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View of Lough Derg – Larkins Pub & Restaurant loop from Saint Flannan's Cathederal

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View of Lough Derg – Larkins Pub & Restaurant loop from Saint Flannan's Cathederal

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View of Lough Derg – Larkins Pub & Restaurant loop from Saint Flannan's Cathederal

02:15

35.6km

410m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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467 m

View of Killaloe and the River Shannon

Highlight • Viewpoint

The banks of the River Shannon afford wonderful views over the water to Ballina, in County Tipperary.

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482 m

View of Killaloe Bridge

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The KIllaloe Bridge spans the boundary between County Clare to the south west and County Tipperary to the north east. It crosses the River Shannon and is unique for such a long bridge in that it only has one lane for traffic.

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9.83 km

View of Lough Derg

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This is a fantastic viewpoint offering panoramic views across the beautiful Lough Derg. You can see all the way to County Clare and up the River Shannon towards Galway. Make sure to bring a picnic!

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17.3 km

Garrykennedy Harbour and Castle Ruins

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Well worth a detour, Garrykennedy is one of the most picturesque villages on Lough Derg. Several bench and table areas for breaks.

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17.4 km

Larkins Pub & Restaurant

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On its own Larkin's would have a healthy business because of the quality of food. Given its location, it's very hard to beat for food or drink on a nice summer's day

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17.5 km

Garrykennedy Castle

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Garrykennedy Castle was built in the late 15th century on the banks of Lough Derg by the O'Kennedy and the O'Brien clans. The tower house was badly damaged by Cromwellian troops in the mid 17th century. Some stones from the rubble of the castle may have been used in the building of a new harbour in 1857. This is a gorgeous harbour with a modern marina to the east. There may not be much left of the castle but it is still a beautiful place to stop and relax, maybe even take a picnic.

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23.3 km

Castlelough Lakeshore

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A designated recreational area on the shore of Lough Derg; there are picnic benches and a nice section of easily access lake shore. Water skiing and lake cruises are available seasonally and there's a large parking area.

The lake shore has a walking trail, and the area is passed when walking the Lough Derg Way long distance trail.

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35.2 km

View of Killaloe and Ballina from Canal Bank

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Killaloe is a small town that sits on the River Shannon on the western bank of Lough Derg.

The town has plenty of places to eat or have a drink, or if you'd like to eat a picnic the canal banks provide a perfect scenic spot to stop.

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35.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.7 km

531 m

426 m

Surfaces

28.0 km

7.37 km

281 m

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Lowest point (30 m)

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View of Lough Derg – Larkins Pub & Restaurant loop from Saint Flannan's Cathederal

View of Killaloe and the River Shannon

View of Killaloe Bridge

View of Lough Derg

Garrykennedy Harbour and Castle Ruins

Larkins Pub & Restaurant

Garrykennedy Castle

Castlelough Lakeshore

View of Killaloe and Ballina from Canal Bank

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