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Oughterard – View of Lough Corrib loop from Oughterard

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Oughterard – View of Lough Corrib loop from Oughterard

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Oughterard – View of Lough Corrib loop from Oughterard

00:37

10.3km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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388 m

Start of the Western Way

Highlight • Trail

This is the official start of the Western Way, a spectacular hiking journey through Galway and Mayo and one of Ireland's National Trails. It's a journey of more than 125 miles (200 km) from Oughterard in Galway to the Sligo/Mayo border near Bunnyconnellan. Along the way, it explores the mountain ranges of Connemara, Croagh Patrick, the Nephin Beg range and the north Mayo coast.

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576 m

Bookshop & Garden Café

Highlight • Cafe

You can take your bike through to the garden. Great craic and food.

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840 m

Oughterard

Highlight • Settlement

Oughterard, known as the "Gateway to Connemara," offers stunning views of Lough Corrib and easy access to the beautiful Connemara region. Visit the historic Aughnanure Castle and enjoy the local pubs, and charming accommodations for a true Irish village experience.

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3.90 km

View of Lough Corrib

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a seat and enjoy the view over Lough Corrib. Little islands smatter its surface. It's the largest lake in the Republic of Ireland. In places it is up to 154 feet (47 m) deep.

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10.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.30 km

874 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.46 km

3.82 km

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 2 July

18°C

11°C

55 %

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Oughterard – View of Lough Corrib loop from Oughterard

Start of the Western Way

Bookshop & Garden Café

Oughterard

View of Lough Corrib

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