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Lough Hyne – Lough Hyne loop from Dún na Station castle

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Ireland

Munster

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Lough Hyne – Lough Hyne loop from Dún na Station castle

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5.0

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Lough Hyne – Lough Hyne loop from Dún na Station castle

02:48

43.1km

510m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 15, 2026

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5.69 km

Lough Hyne

Highlight • Lake

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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5.91 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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15.8 km

Beautiful coast road

Highlight • Cycleway

Fantastic views of the coastline looking out to the Atlantic ocean.

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17.9 km

View of Traligagh Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

A cute little cove close to Toe Head, the road around Traligagh is another beautiful part of the Wild Atlantic Way.

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25.1 km

Knockdrum Stone Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

Leave your bike at the steps and take a short detour to explore Knockdrum. The Irish Name for the stone fort is Cnoc Droma and is one of the largest …

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42.3 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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43.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.6 km

811 m

510 m

237 m

Surfaces

35.5 km

6.04 km

876 m

683 m

Elevation

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Lough Hyne – Lough Hyne loop from Dún na Station castle

Lough Hyne

Lough Hyne

Beautiful coast road

View of Traligagh Bay

Knockdrum Stone Fort

View of Church Strand Bay

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