Cong village is known worldwide due to it being the main film location for the film 'The Quiet Man' which starred John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara.

Sitting on the border of Galway close to Connemara the village is home to some of Irelands most ancient monuments and circles from the Neolithic era.

Cong Abbey consists of the ruins of a former Augustinian abbey that mostly dates back to the 13th century. It is seen as one of the finest examples of medieval ecclesiastical architecture in Ireland.

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1. Lough Mask loop

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Cycle the moderate Lough Mask loop, a 41.4-mile route with 1119 feet of elevation gain, offering scenic views of the lake and countryside.

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2. Lough Mask loop from Cong

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Cycle the moderate 40.4-mile Lough Mask loop from Cong, enjoying scenic lakeside views, charming villages, and rolling Irish countryside.

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3. Lough Corrib, Maam Cross and Ballynahown from Galway

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This difficult 80.6-mile road cycling route from Galway circles Lough Corrib, offering spectacular views of Connemara and Maam Cross Moorlan

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Location: Galway, Ireland

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The Quiet Man Statue, Cong

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Cong Abbey

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Lough Mask viewpoint

Cong Village and Abbey

1. Lough Mask loop

2. Lough Mask loop from Cong

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