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The best cycling routes around the River Shannon

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Cycling around the River Shannon is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Roscommon. So you can find your perfect Shannon 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: October 22, 2025

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1. To Mullingar from Athlone — County Westmeath

99.2km

05:51

340m

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

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2. O'Briensbridge & Clonlara loop from Limerick

31.3km

01:48

140m

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

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3. Greenway loop to Moate from Athlone — County Westmeath

43.5km

02:39

210m

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

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4. Greenway to Streamstown loop from Athlone — County Westmeath

59.4km

03:38

260m

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

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5. Athlone and River Shannon loop

27.9km

01:36

80m

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

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6. Broadford & Lough Derg loop from Killaloe

44.0km

02:54

600m

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

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7. Murroe & Caherconlish loop from Limerick

67.1km

04:01

410m

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

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8. Lanesborough to Newtowncashel loop

37.3km

02:11

170m

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

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9. Askeaton loop from Limerick

77.0km

04:29

370m

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

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10. Lough Gur & Croom loop from Limerick

63.8km

03:44

330m

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

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The best cycling routes around the River Shannon

1. To Mullingar from Athlone — County Westmeath

2. O'Briensbridge & Clonlara loop from Limerick

3. Greenway loop to Moate from Athlone — County Westmeath

4. Greenway to Streamstown loop from Athlone — County Westmeath

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6. Broadford & Lough Derg loop from Killaloe

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8. Lanesborough to Newtowncashel loop

9. Askeaton loop from Limerick

10. Lough Gur & Croom loop from Limerick

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