The best cycling routes in Monaghan

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Cycling in Monaghan is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Ireland. So you can find your perfect Monaghan 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.

Dartrey Forest and Inner Lough loop	Easy 01:24 15.2km
Newbliss and Scotshouse loop from Clones	Intermediate 02:11 35.9km
Castleblayney and Lough Muckno loop	Easy 01:02 20.9km
Annagassan, Dunleer and Ardee loop from Carrickmacross	Expert 05:13 89.4km
Lough More, Kilcorran Lough and Bellanode loop from Glaslough	Expert 05:09 85.1km
Drumlona Lough – Dartrey Forest loop from Rockcorry	Easy 01:19 14.3km
Clones Round Tower – Clones 'Wee' Abbey loop from Clones	Expert 04:04 63.9km
Clones 'Wee' Abbey – Clones Round Tower loop from Clones	Intermediate 03:14 54.2km
Clones 'Wee' Abbey – Clones Round Tower loop from Newtownbutler	Easy 01:15 21.6km

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Dartrey Forest and Inner Lough loop
01:24
15.2km
10.8km/h
80m
80m
Easy
5
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Newbliss and Scotshouse loop from Clones
02:11
35.9km
16.4km/h
290m
300m
Intermediate
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Castleblayney and Lough Muckno loop
01:02
20.9km
20.1km/h
120m
120m
Easy
2
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Annagassan, Dunleer and Ardee loop from Carrickmacross
05:13
89.4km
17.1km/h
470m
470m
Expert
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
Lough More, Kilcorran Lough and Bellanode loop from Glaslough
05:09
85.1km
16.5km/h
680m
680m
Expert
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
Drumlona Lough – Dartrey Forest loop from Rockcorry
01:19
14.3km
10.9km/h
70m
70m
Easy
5
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Clones Round Tower – Clones 'Wee' Abbey loop from Clones
04:04
63.9km
15.7km/h
700m
700m
Expert
4.5
(2)
4
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
Clones 'Wee' Abbey – Clones Round Tower loop from Clones
03:14
54.2km
16.7km/h
350m
350m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
3
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Clones 'Wee' Abbey – Clones Round Tower loop from Newtownbutler
01:15
21.6km
17.2km/h
120m
120m
Easy
3
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.