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Guinness Tower – Ashford Castle and River Walk loop from Ashford Castle

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Guinness Tower – Ashford Castle and River Walk loop from Ashford Castle

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4.0

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Guinness Tower – Ashford Castle and River Walk loop from Ashford Castle

05:06

19.5km

130m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Parking

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163 m

The Quiet Man Statue (John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara), Cong

Highlight • Monument

Made in 1951, “The Quiet Man” was directed by John Ford and starred John Wayne as Sean Thornton returning to settle down in Ireland after emigrating to the US. Maureen …

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729 m

Forest Path with Uprooted Tree

Highlight • Forest

1.17 km

Guinness Tower

Highlight • Monument

In the woods around Ashford Castle you can also find the stone tower of the castle, built in 1864 - an imposing structure, which is reminiscent of earlier times and can also be viewed from the inside.

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3.59 km

Ashford Castle and River Walk

Highlight • Castle

Great garden area. The castle is now a hotel

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4.16 km

The Quiet Man Museum and Village Pump

Highlight • Historical Site

The Quiet Man Museum is a must for any Quiet Man enthusiasts. It is an exact replica of the White O’Morn cottage in the movie.

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6.00 km

View of Lough Corrib

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view over Lough Corrib.

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11.8 km

Clonbur Wood

Forest

17.7 km

Pigeon Hole Cave

Highlight • Cave

The cave is in the forest on a small hill. There are stairs down that we couldn't climb as a rappelling course was going on. It's definitely worth looking down.

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19.2 km

Monks' Fishing House on the River Cong

Highlight • Historical Site

The house on the Cong River was once used by the monks for fishing. There is a hole in the bottom through which the net was lowered and where it …

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19.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

4.69 km

1.28 km

1.20 km

Surfaces

7.49 km

5.52 km

4.54 km

798 m

753 m

469 m

Elevation

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Thursday 16 July

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Guinness Tower – Ashford Castle and River Walk loop from Ashford Castle

The Quiet Man Statue (John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara), Cong

Forest Path with Uprooted Tree

Guinness Tower

Ashford Castle and River Walk

The Quiet Man Museum and Village Pump

View of Lough Corrib

Pigeon Hole Cave

Monks' Fishing House on the River Cong

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