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The River Shannon

The River Shannon

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The River Shannon

Name: The River Shannon
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Location: Cavan, Ireland

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Best Road Cycling Rides to The River Shannon

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1. 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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2. Dowra, Bencroy Pass and Ballinamore loop from Ballyconnell

93.4km

04:49

1,210m

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

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3. Lough Meelagh, Ballygawley and Dromahair loop from Manorhamilton

113km

05:04

890m

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

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Amy

September 8, 2023

At 360 kilometres (224 mi) in length, the magnificent River Shannon is the longest in Ireland. The river rises on Cuilcagh Mountain before flowing through green landscapes towards the Atlantic Ocean.

According to Irish mythology, the Shannon was named after Sionann, granddaughter of the sea god Lir. She is said to have gone to the river to find wisdom, but drowned and was carried out to sea.

The Shannon hosts diverse plant life and wildlife such as salmon, kingfishers, and even bottlenose dolphins in the Shannon Estuary.

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Elevation 60 m

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Location: Cavan, Ireland

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The River Shannon

1. Lough Allen, Balllinamore and Drumcong loop from Leitrim

2. Dowra, Bencroy Pass and Ballinamore loop from Ballyconnell

3. Lough Meelagh, Ballygawley and Dromahair loop from Manorhamilton

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