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Newport – Great Western Greenway loop from Newport

Newport – Great Western Greenway loop from Newport

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Newport – Great Western Greenway loop from Newport

01:25

29.1km

280m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 63 m for 78 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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102 m

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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159 m

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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223 m

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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396 m

The Guinness Lodge (Grainne Uaile Pub)

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Located at the foot of the Seven Arches Viaduct in Newport, this award-winning pub is named after the 16th-century pirate queen Grace O'Malley (Granuaile). The lodge serves as an essential …

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4.42 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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4.75 km

The Great Western Greenway

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The Great Western Greenway follows the route of the railway from Westport to Achill, which reached Achill in 1895 and closed in 1937. The Greenway opened in 2011.

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12.3 km

Westport Town Centre

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Surrounded by unspoiled nature, this elegant and lively town, the capital of the Earl of Mayo, offers a beautiful contrast to its surroundings. The Georgian architecture is reminiscent of British …

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29.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

10.2 km

3.41 km

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.0 km

10.00 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 15 July

27°C

14°C

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Newport – Great Western Greenway loop from Newport

Newport

Newport Stone Bridge

Newport

The Guinness Lodge (Grainne Uaile Pub)

Great Western Greenway

The Great Western Greenway

Westport Town Centre

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