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Cong Woods

Name: Cong Woods
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Location: Galway, Ireland

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1. Cong Nature Trail loop from Cong — County Mayo

4.00km

00:27

30m

Intermediate run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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Easy Run

Up to 3 miles and 330 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Intermediate Run

Up to 10 miles and 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

Expert Run

More than 10 miles or 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Monk's Fishing House – Cong Woods loop from Cong

11.5km

01:15

90m

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

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Easy Run

Up to 3 miles and 330 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Intermediate Run

Up to 10 miles and 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

Expert Run

More than 10 miles or 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Cong Woods – Monk's Fishing House loop from Clonbur

18.7km

01:57

100m

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

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Easy Run

Up to 3 miles and 330 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Intermediate Run

Up to 10 miles and 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

Expert Run

More than 10 miles or 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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David Howells

August 4, 2023

Located between the picturesque village of Cong and the stunning Ashford Castle grounds in Ireland, Cong Woods offers beautiful walks in the wilderness.

Andreas Becker

August 31, 2025

Beautiful trail run. Currently (Aug 2025) the path along the lake is not possible due to felled trees.

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Location: Galway, Ireland

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