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Lahinch Beach – Doonagore Castle loop from Dough Castle

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Lahinch Beach – Doonagore Castle loop from Dough Castle

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Lahinch Beach – Doonagore Castle loop from Dough Castle

02:48

43.9km

480m

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 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 350 m for 78 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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350 m

Lahinch Beach

Highlight • Beach

Lahinch Beach is the beating heart of Irish surf culture, nestled in a stunning crescent-shaped bay along the Wild Atlantic Way. This expansive Blue Flag sandy beach offers the perfect …

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673 m

View of Lahinch Cliffs

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To your left you have the cliffs, to your right you have the beach and I found the beach more beautiful than the cliffs, still here.

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4.85 km

Ennistymon Waterfalls and Town Center

Highlight • Waterfall

A spectacular view of the waterfall that should not be missed on any hike.

Ireland Snap - Ennistymon #shorts

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15.7 km

St. Fachnan’s Cathedral and Cemetery, Kilfenora

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Known as the City of the Crosses due to the number of ancient crosses in the area, Kilfenora is also home to the mid-11th century St. Fachnan’s Cathedral. It was …

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27.7 km

McGann’s Pub

Highlight • Pub

The heart of traditional Doolin. This iconic, family-run pub is the perfect stop for hikers and cyclists wanting to warm up by the fireplace. Enjoy a hearty Irish Beef Stew …

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28.2 km

Doolin

Highlight • Settlement

An ideal place to stay, the village is particularly worth a visit for its high-quality music cafés, where musicians from all over the country gather every evening. The musical scene …

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29.9 km

Wikipedia (Doonagore Castle (Irish: Caisleán Dhún na gCorr), 2023-02-23):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doonagore_Castle
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doonagore_Castle
“… The castle is a private holiday home and not open to the public. …”

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42.5 km

Dough Castle

Highlight • Castle

Dough Castle is an atmospheric 14th-century ruin that overlooks the mouth of the River Inagh and the famous Lahinch golf courses. Originally built by the O'Connors and later inhabited by …

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43.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.5 km

1.09 km

720 m

337 m

172 m

106 m

Surfaces

28.6 km

15.2 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

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Sunday 12 July

27°C

16°C

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Lahinch Beach – Doonagore Castle loop from Dough Castle

Lahinch Beach

View of Lahinch Cliffs

Ennistymon Waterfalls and Town Center

St. Fachnan’s Cathedral and Cemetery, Kilfenora

McGann’s Pub

Doolin

Doonagore Castle

Dough Castle

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