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Owenglin River Stone Bridge – Alcock and Brown Landing Site loop from Clifden

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Owenglin River Stone Bridge – Alcock and Brown Landing Site loop from Clifden

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Owenglin River Stone Bridge – Alcock and Brown Landing Site loop from Clifden

01:20

21.8km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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358 m

Clifden Christ Church

Highlight • Religious Site

This is the striking Protestant church (Church of Ireland) whose sharp spire dominates the Clifden skyline. Built in 1853 in neo-Gothic style, it stands on a rise on the edge …

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1.04 km

Owenglin River Stone Bridge

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This historic stone arch bridge marks the spectacular entrance to Clifden. From the bridge, you look down on the wild rapids of the Owenglin River, which thunders down here via …

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6.39 km

Alcock and Brown Landing Site

Highlight • Monument

This is where John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown landed in 1919 after their first non-stop flight across the Atlantic. It took them 16 hours and 12 minutes to get …

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6.96 km

Marconi Railway Line and Lough Emlaghnabehy

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The Marconi Railway ran from the R341 for 2.4km around the eastern edge of Lough Emlaghnabehy and to the Marconi Wireless Station. It was originally built to carry building material …

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10.2 km

Amazing views of Mannin Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic views over the bay whilst cycling alongside it on this stunning stretch of road.

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17.1 km

Alcock and Brown Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Alcock and Brown flew non-stop across the Atlantic and (intentionally) crash-landed here as soon as land appeared 15 June 1919

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21.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.8 km

2.62 km

250 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

4.93 km

< 100 m

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Sunday 26 July

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13°C

76 %

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