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Cong Village and Abbey – The Quiet Man Statue (John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara), Cong loop from Galway Ceannt

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Road cycling routes
Ireland
Galway

Cong Village and Abbey – The Quiet Man Statue (John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara), Cong loop from Galway Ceannt

Moderate

5.0

(2)

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Cong Village and Abbey – The Quiet Man Statue (John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara), Cong loop from Galway Ceannt

04:51

117km

710m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 41.9 km for 182 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

23.1 km

Cloghanower Tower

Highlight • Castle

The final remains of Cloghanower castle. All that is left is the south west wall of a tower with a bartizan on the south corner. An impressive structure with incredibly thick walls.

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2

41.7 km

Cong Village and Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

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3

41.7 km

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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4

41.9 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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5

48.6 km

View of Lough Corrib

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you're travelling south and descending towards the lough you're in for a real treat. If you're climbing up, be sure to take a moment to admire the view of …

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6

68.6 km

Maam Cross Moorland

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful moor and heathland that feels very remote and empty.

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7

91.2 km

Stone Tower

Highlight • Monument

8

116 km

Galway

Highlight • Settlement

Galway is one of the cultural centres of the Irish west coast, known amongst other things for street music. The colourful city can get crowded on weekends. In many pubs …

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117 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.6 km

51.6 km

891 m

713 m

280 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

114 km

2.62 km

195 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 31 May

17°C

13°C

44 %

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