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Newport – Great Western Greenway loop from Castlebar

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Newport – Great Western Greenway loop from Castlebar

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Newport – Great Western Greenway loop from Castlebar

03:03

51.0km

320m

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

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.5 km for 78 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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19.6 km

Newport

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(Heritage Town & Greenway Hub) This picturesque town, also known as Ballyveaghan, is the geographical heart of the Great Western Greenway and the ancestral home of Princess Grace of Monaco. …

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19.7 km

Newport Historical Mural

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This detailed mural on the side wall of a building on Main Street brings Newport's rich past to life. The artwork depicts iconic figures such as the pirate queen Grace …

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19.8 km

Newport Stone Bridge

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This robust 18th-century stone arch bridge forms the heart of Newport, spanning the Black Oak River. Unlike the higher railway viaduct, this bridge connects the village's main streets, offering a …

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19.9 km

Newport

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(Heritage Town & Greenway Hub) This picturesque town, also known as Ballyveaghan, forms the geographical heart of the Great Western Greenway and is the ancestral home of Princess Grace of …

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24.0 km

Great Western Greenway

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The Great Western Greenway follows the route of the Westport to Achill rail-way line which reached Achill in 1895 and closed in 1937. The Greenway opened in 2011.

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31.3 km

Greenway Station – Start of the Great Western Greenway to Newport

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This official starting point marks the beginning of the award-winning 42 km off-road route to Achill Sound, located at the foot of the Nephin Beg Mountains. The first section from …

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33.0 km

View from the bridge over the Carrowbeg River

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The bridge and the canal are great photo opportunities.

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51.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.2 km

12.3 km

2.78 km

1.52 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.9 km

11.0 km

2.57 km

331 m

244 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 7 July

21°C

13°C

14 %

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Newport Historical Mural

Newport Stone Bridge

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Great Western Greenway

Greenway Station – Start of the Great Western Greenway to Newport

View from the bridge over the Carrowbeg River

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