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Leenaun Waterfront – View of Killary Lough loop from Cong ED

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Leenaun Waterfront – View of Killary Lough loop from Cong ED

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5.0

(1)

34

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Leenaun Waterfront – View of Killary Lough loop from Cong ED

03:19

79.2km

590m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

8.55 km

Connemara

Highlight • Natural

The landscape is gorgeous, but Connemara Whiskey is not my cup of tea.

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22.2 km

Leenaun Waterfront

Highlight • Viewpoint

While the sheep graze on the surrounding hillsides, you stand here on the threshold of Killary Fjord. From the quay, you have a wonderful widescreen perspective of where the salt …

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22.3 km

Leenaun

Highlight • Settlement

Leenaun, also spelled Leenane (Irish: An Líonán), is a picturesque village located in County Galway, Ireland. Situated at the head of Killary Harbour, Ireland's only fjord, Leenaun lies on the …

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23.7 km

View of Killary Lough

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this spot, the landscape opens up towards Killary Lough, Ireland's only true fjord. From the slight elevation, you see the long, narrow water between the Mweelrea mountains (Mayo) and …

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27.3 km

View of Killary Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is THE postcard moment of your tour through Connemara. From this elevated point along the N59, you have an unobstructed view over the deep blue fjord and the steep …

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41.9 km

Lough Inagh

Highlight • Lake

Lough Inagh sits in the spectacular Inagh valley with Bencorrbeg in the background. An incredible landscape to pass through on two wheels.

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7

61.8 km

Lough Shindilla

Highlight • Lake

The N59 passes pleasingly close to the shore of Lough Shindilla. Behind the pines you can see the 609m high Corcogemore, part of the Maumturks range.

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8

65.8 km

Maam Cross Moorland

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful moor and heathland that feels very remote and empty.

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79.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.9 km

26.3 km

Surfaces

79.2 km

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