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Owenglin River Stone Bridge – View of Kylemore Abbey loop from Clifden

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Owenglin River Stone Bridge – View of Kylemore Abbey loop from Clifden

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4.3

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Owenglin River Stone Bridge – View of Kylemore Abbey loop from Clifden

03:48

64.6km

420m

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: April 15, 2026

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Connemara National Park

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358 m

Clifden Christ Church

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This is the striking Protestant church (Church of Ireland) whose sharp spire dominates the Clifden skyline. Built in 1853 in neo-Gothic style, it stands on a rise on the edge …

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1.04 km

Owenglin River Stone Bridge

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This historic stone arch bridge marks the spectacular entrance to Clifden. From the bridge, you look down on the wild rapids of the Owenglin River, which thunders down here via …

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5.37 km

Winding Road Across the Bogs

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9.46 km

Bog Road with View of the Twelve Bens

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Narrow, isolated road with stunning views across the bogs to the Mountains

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9.52 km

View of Connemara Bog

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23.7 km

Pine Island, Derryclare Lough

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At the centre of the Lough is Pine Island, a picture perfect island of pine trees.

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42.4 km

Kylemore Lough

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Kylmore Lough is a beautiful lough with a majestic backdrop of the Twelve Bens Mountains. The waters are dark and deep, and home to many fish including the Irish pike.

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45.4 km

View of Kylemore Abbey

Highlight • Viewpoint

Founded in 1920, Kylemore Abbey is a is a Benedictine Monastery. There is a fantastic view of it here from the bridge.

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64.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.1 km

26.1 km

4.78 km

679 m

Surfaces

64.5 km

101 m

Elevation

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Monday 22 June

19°C

14°C

14 %

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Owenglin River Stone Bridge – View of Kylemore Abbey loop from Clifden

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420m

Owenglin River Stone Bridge – View of Kylemore Abbey loop from Clifden

Clifden Christ Church

Owenglin River Stone Bridge

Winding Road Across the Bogs

Bog Road with View of the Twelve Bens

View of Connemara Bog

Pine Island, Derryclare Lough

Kylemore Lough

View of Kylemore Abbey

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