The best road cycling routes in Monaghan
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Last updated: October 22, 2025
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1. Knockbridge, Roodstown Castle and Ardee loop from Carrickmacross
56.4km
02:29
320m
310m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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2. Newry, Carlingford and Castlebellingham loop from Castleblayney
139km
06:02
1,030m
1,030m
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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3. Newbliss and Rockcorry loop from Clones
42.3km
01:45
290m
300m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4. Brantry Lough and Emyvale loop from Glaslough
63.2km
02:53
570m
570m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
5. Glaslough, Clones and Rockcorry loop from Monaghan
122km
05:27
1,050m
1,050m
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
6. Ballybay and Clontibret loop from Ballybay
41.6km
01:51
350m
350m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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7. Lough Major – Monaghan Town Centre loop from Carrickroe
147km
06:18
1,250m
1,250m
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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8. Roodstown Castle loop from Carrickmacross
91.8km
03:40
470m
470m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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9. Glaslough Coffee Stop – Caledon Beam Engine loop from Monaghan
88.1km
03:47
640m
640m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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10. Clones 'Wee' Abbey – Monaghan Town Centre loop from Glaslough
72.3km
03:05
550m
550m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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