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The best cycling routes in Connacht

4.6

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7,137

riders

507

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Cycling in Connacht is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Ireland. So you can find your perfect Connacht 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: December 3, 2025

4.7

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1. Inis Mór loop

28.4km

01:53

280m

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

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4.7

(25)

225

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2. Westport to Achill and back on the Great Western Greenway

91.2km

05:41

590m

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

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4.7

(31)

210

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3. Ballyconneely & Roundstone loop from Clifden

42.7km

02:29

220m

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

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Moderate

4.9

(20)

140

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4. The Sky Road loop from Clifden

16.8km

01:06

200m

210m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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4.8

(12)

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5. Achill Island loop from Keel

49.9km

03:04

500m

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

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4.9

(9)

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6. Achill Island & Slievemore loop from Achill Sound

56.8km

03:30

540m

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

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4.2

(9)

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7. An Spidéal loop from Galway

50.1km

02:58

300m

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

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Moderate

4.6

(14)

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8. Kylemore Lough & Lough Fee loop from Letterfrack

31.0km

01:53

240m

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

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4.3

(3)

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9. Lough Corrib & Menlo loop from Galway

17.1km

01:02

110m

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

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5.0

(1)

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10. Lough Gill loop

38.1km

02:23

350m

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

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The best cycling routes in Connacht

1. Inis Mór loop

2. Westport to Achill and back on the Great Western Greenway

3. Ballyconneely & Roundstone loop from Clifden

4. The Sky Road loop from Clifden

5. Achill Island loop from Keel

6. Achill Island & Slievemore loop from Achill Sound

7. An Spidéal loop from Galway

8. Kylemore Lough & Lough Fee loop from Letterfrack

9. Lough Corrib & Menlo loop from Galway

10. Lough Gill loop

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