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Carlow Castle Ruins – Leighlinbridge loop from Carlow

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Carlow Castle Ruins – Leighlinbridge loop from Carlow

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Carlow Castle Ruins – Leighlinbridge loop from Carlow

02:40

46.4km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 18.7 km for 28 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.27 km

Carlow Castle Ruins

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Old castle ruins

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14.0 km

Leighlinbridge

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Leighlinbridge is a wonderful small town on the River Barrow. The focal point is its 14th-century valerian bearded bridge that spans over the river in the centre of town, holding …

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18.7 km

Royal Oak Bridge

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The bridge itself is not as pretty as nearby Gorsebridge stone bridge, but the view from up on top is not bad at all.

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24.2 km

Ballymoon Castle

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13th Century castle that is now in ruins. Thought to be built by the Carew family, the ruins are an impressive site from the road.

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24.2 km

Ballymoon Castle

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From the roadside you can see the ruins of Ballymoon Castle. It is thought the castle began to be built in the 13th century by either the Carers or the …

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46.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.9 km

10.8 km

10.4 km

123 m

109 m

103 m

Surfaces

46.1 km

217 m

103 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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