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The best road cycling routes around the River Shannon

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes around the River Shannon to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: October 24, 2025

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1. Lough Allen loop from Leitrim

57.9km

02:27

440m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Kimerick and Killaloe from Limerick loop

46.5km

01:53

250m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Lough Allen, Balllinamore and Drumcong loop from Leitrim

99.1km

04:16

870m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. Lough Ree loop from Athlone

89.4km

03:37

470m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. Limerick to Adare loop

59.9km

02:34

270m

280m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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6. Terryglass to Borrisokane loop

39.6km

01:46

230m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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7. Newtown Forbes, Longford and Keenagh loop from Lanesborough

67.7km

02:41

310m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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8. Grange Lough and Drumgilra Lough loop from Roosky

43.7km

01:49

230m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. Roscommon and Dunamon loop from Athlone

131km

05:35

740m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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10. Drumsna and Sheemore loop from Carrick-on-Shannon

30.2km

01:20

190m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes around the River Shannon

1. Lough Allen loop from Leitrim

2. Kimerick and Killaloe from Limerick loop

3. Lough Allen, Balllinamore and Drumcong loop from Leitrim

4. Lough Ree loop from Athlone

5. Limerick to Adare loop

6. Terryglass to Borrisokane loop

7. Newtown Forbes, Longford and Keenagh loop from Lanesborough

8. Grange Lough and Drumgilra Lough loop from Roosky

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