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View of Lough Corrib – Galway Wind Way loop from Oughterard

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View of Lough Corrib – Galway Wind Way loop from Oughterard

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5.0

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View of Lough Corrib – Galway Wind Way loop from Oughterard

05:29

90.7km

740m

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 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.89 km

View of Lough Corrib

Highlight • Viewpoint

Whilst climbing up the pass to the Galway Wind Park there are fantastic views behind of the blue waters of Lough Corrib.

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9.00 km

Galway Wind Way

Highlight • Trail

There's 5 walking trails from 200m to 10km in length and 1 gravel cycling way 21km. Beautiful views even when the cloudy.

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9.08 km

Gateway Wind Way Walking & Cycling Trails

Highlight • Trail

20.1 km

Windy Pass and Lough Views Road

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The road between Rossaveel in the south west and Oughterard in the north west is a wonderful route to pedal. Part of the Eurovelo Route 1, it goes over Windy Pass and takes in stunning lough views.

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60.0 km

Knockalough Wind Farm

Highlight • Structure

Here, there are great trails for gravel riding complete with views of the surrounding countryside.

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65.8 km

Maigh Cuilinn

Highlight • Settlement

Maigh Cuilinn is a village near Galway, offering easy access to the scenic Connemara region and attractions like Moycullen Castle and the village’s vibrant GAA culture.

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88.3 km

Start of the Western Way

Highlight • Trail

This is the official start of the Western Way, a spectacular hiking journey through Galway and Mayo and one of Ireland's National Trails. It's a journey of more than 125 …

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88.5 km

Bookshop & Garden Café

Highlight • Cafe

You can take your bike through to the garden. Great craic and food.

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90.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

87.1 km

3.70 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

81.7 km

9.05 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 19 June

18°C

10°C

16 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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View of Lough Corrib – Galway Wind Way loop from Oughterard

View of Lough Corrib

Galway Wind Way

Gateway Wind Way Walking & Cycling Trails

Windy Pass and Lough Views Road

Knockalough Wind Farm

Maigh Cuilinn

Start of the Western Way

Bookshop & Garden Café

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