The tranquil waterside village of Cloondara in County Longford overlooks the impressive, stone-cut Richmond Harbour. This is where the Royal Canal meets with the mighty River Shannon having journeyed across Ireland from Dublin – an ideal spot to start or finish an adventure along the Royal Canal Way.

Alex

October 5, 2023

Cycling

The royal canal ends in this tranquil village into a beautiful cut-stone Richmond harbour. Here there are a number of pubs to have a bite to eat and admire the view.

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Best routes near Cloondara (End of the Royal Canal)

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1. Keenagh to Cloondara and back

31.2km

01:32

60m

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

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2. Lough Bofin, Lough Forbes and Kilglass Lough loop from Carrick-on-Shannon

84.1km

04:57

420m

This moderate 52.2-mile (84.1 km) touring cycling loop from Carrick-on-Shannon explores Lough Bofin, Lough Forbes, and Kilglass Lough.

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Moderate

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3. Saint Mel's Cathedral loop from Longford

33.8km

02:03

70m

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

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Elevation 40 m

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Saturday 14 March

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46 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Take Me There

Location: Longford, Ireland

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Saint Mel's Cathedral

Carrick-on-Shannon

Athlone Castle

Bridge over River Shannon

Royal canal greenway

Corlea Trackway Interpretative Centre

Tarmonbarry Lock

Goodie

National Famine Way Memorial, Royal Canal

View of the Lake

Golden Island Shopping Centre

Cloondara (End of the Royal Canal)

1. Keenagh to Cloondara and back

2. Lough Bofin, Lough Forbes and Kilglass Lough loop from Carrick-on-Shannon

3. Saint Mel's Cathedral loop from Longford

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