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The best cycling routes in Carlow

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Cycling in Carlow is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Ireland. So you can find your perfect Carlow bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: November 16, 2025

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1. Carlow to Athy loop via The Barrow Way

40.7km

03:59

100m

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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2. The Mullichain Café – The Barrow Way loop from Saint Mullins

16.3km

01:30

100m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Graiguenamanagh – The Barrow Way loop from Graiguenamanagh

15.6km

01:25

80m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Mount Slievebawn – View from the Nine Stones loop from Borris

54.3km

03:35

830m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Goresbridge Stone Bridge – Barrow Way loop from Muine Bheag

43.3km

03:51

160m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Clogrenan Castle (ruins) loop from Carlow

19.2km

01:06

70m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Graiguenamanagh – The Barrow Way loop from Borris

35.6km

03:14

260m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Graiguenamanagh – Ballymoon Castle loop from Muine Bheag

113km

07:18

1,320m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Narrow Grassy Path loop from Carlow

65.7km

03:54

490m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. The Mullichain Café – Graiguenamanagh loop from Saint Mullins

25.0km

02:17

190m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in Carlow

1. Carlow to Athy loop via The Barrow Way

2. The Mullichain Café – The Barrow Way loop from Saint Mullins

3. Graiguenamanagh – The Barrow Way loop from Graiguenamanagh

4. Mount Slievebawn – View from the Nine Stones loop from Borris

5. Goresbridge Stone Bridge – Barrow Way loop from Muine Bheag

6. Clogrenan Castle (ruins) loop from Carlow

7. Graiguenamanagh – The Barrow Way loop from Borris

8. Graiguenamanagh – Ballymoon Castle loop from Muine Bheag

9. Narrow Grassy Path loop from Carlow

10. The Mullichain Café – Graiguenamanagh loop from Saint Mullins

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