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Skibbereen – Lough Hyne loop from Licknavar

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Munster

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Skibbereen – Lough Hyne loop from Licknavar

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Skibbereen – Lough Hyne loop from Licknavar

02:08

33.7km

380m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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3.24 km

Skibbereen

Highlight • Settlement

An active 2500-hectare town along the Ilen River, with a compact centre full of cafes, local shops and a relaxed atmosphere, making it a very convenient stopover. Founded in 1631 …

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15.8 km

Lough Hyne

Highlight • Lake

This is where most people go to swim. There's a slipway into the water. Its a great swimming spot, the water is lovely.

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16.0 km

Probably the best open-water swimming location in Ireland. Due to the very sheltered nature of this salt water lough it’s possible to swim here when sea conditions at local beaches are too rough. Popular with swimmers year round.

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22.5 km

Baltimore Castle

Highlight • Castle

Now a small fishing village and a popular place for sailing, Baltimore was once a base for pirates. From here you can take a ferry to Cape Clear, Sherkin Island …

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24.6 km

View of Church Strand Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view to the west over Church Strand Bay to Ringarogy Island is beautiful.

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33.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.6 km

1.08 km

Surfaces

26.1 km

6.72 km

854 m

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Wednesday 20 May

16°C

12°C

74 %

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Skibbereen – Lough Hyne loop from Licknavar

Skibbereen

Lough Hyne

Lough Hyne

Baltimore Castle

View of Church Strand Bay

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