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Hyde Bridge – Sligo Abbey loop from Sligo Mac Diarmada

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Road cycling routes
Ireland
Sligo

Hyde Bridge – Sligo Abbey loop from Sligo Mac Diarmada

Moderate

12

riders

Hyde Bridge – Sligo Abbey loop from Sligo Mac Diarmada

03:38

68.6km

760m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.4 km for 86 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

679 m

Hyde Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Hyde Bridge was built in 1845 and spans the River Garavogue. It was originally named after Queen Victoria and then renamed after the first President of Ireland in 1947.

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2

1.42 km

Sligo Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

The famous Irish poet William Butler Yeats is closely associated with County Sligo; he used the abbey in two short stories: "The Crucifixion of the Outcasts" and "The Curse of …

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3

1.68 km

Historic Shopfronts on O'Connell Street

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Very beautiful facades

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4

14.0 km

Boat tour on Glencar Lough

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5

14.4 km

Glencar TeaSHED

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The teaSHED is a well reviewed cafe near the base of the Glencar Waterfall Trail. It's also a perfect start point for a longer walk to visit the Glencar Lough …

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20.8 km

Archaeological Site

Archaeological Site

7

35.1 km

The view of Eagles Rock and the Truskmore Cliffs are stunning from this road. Should you fancy a closer look it is possible to jump off the bike and head up on foot.

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8

43.2 km

Beautiful river view

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A picturesque spot where you can stand on the bridge and watch the river flowing gently below. A great spot to have a rest before the horseshoe.

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9

54.5 km

View of Benbulbin

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Nice view of the Benbulbin.

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68.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.5 km

980 m

669 m

333 m

198 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.1 km

33.4 km

911 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (210 m)

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Friday 22 May

17°C

10°C

19 %

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