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Blackhead Lighthouse and Corofin loop from Milltown Malbay

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Ireland
Munster
Clare

Blackhead Lighthouse and Corofin loop from Milltown Malbay

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Blackhead Lighthouse and Corofin loop from Milltown Malbay

05:49

129km

1,190m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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3.32 km

Wonderful views

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

From this stretch of road you gain a fantastic position to take in the rolling green hills and the blue waters of Liscannor Bay.

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12.1 km

Lahinch

Highlight • Beach

Nestled in the head of Liscannor Bay sits Lahinch, a small town that has a lively energy and a great atmosphere. Here the Atlantic Oceans energy is funnelled into the …

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22.3 km

Cliffs of Moher

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Cliffs of Moher are probably one of Ireland's most well-known tourist destinations. Between Doolin and Liscannor, the road rises up high above the ocean, while the cliffs fall dramatically …

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36.0 km

The Burren Limestone Pavement

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Burren - what an extraordinary landscape! On this ride through the barren, expansive limestone landscape, you almost feel like you are cycling on another planet. The endless crevices and …

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37.0 km

Ailladie cliff

Highlight • Climb

Step off the bike and head carefully towards the Ailladie cliff.

The 800m long limestone cliff is a mecca for climbing, owing to its high quality and often highly technical …

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44.8 km

Fanhore beach

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful wide golden sand beach that is perfect for a quick dip to cool off. There are also toilets just off of the road.

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49.1 km

Black Head Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Blackhead Lighthouse was built and first switched on in 1902. The lighthouse also had an explosive fog signal when it first began operating.

The lighthouse would have guided many famous vessels throughout Belfasts golden era of shipping, including the Titanic.

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49.6 km

Burren Coastal Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Even for Irish standards, where spectacular landscapes are abundant, the Burren is special. As you cycle along the coast, suddenly you reach a gigantic field of rock. This is glaciated karst. Everything seems to be covered in it.

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54.0 km

Gleninagh Castle

Highlight • Castle

Take the small lane towards the coast to find Gleninagh Castle.

The castle is a 16th century L-plan tower house situated on the edge of The Burren overlooking Ballyvaughan Bay. …

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62.9 km

Stunning views

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you are cycling away from the coast on this road make sure you look back (when safe!) to take in the stunning views of the Burren with the backdrop of the Atlantic and Galway Bay.

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76.5 km

Beautiful views towards Burren National Park and Doonmore hill and its distinct geological formations.

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129 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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125 km

3.67 km

236 m

Surfaces

112 km

17.1 km

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