Lough Fee – Thatched Cottages by the Sea loop from Glassilaun Beach

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Lough Fee – Thatched Cottages by the Sea loop from Glassilaun Beach

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Lough Fee – Thatched Cottages by the Sea loop from Glassilaun Beach

04:59

83.1km

610m

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: August 7, 2026

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Connemara National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.44 km

Lough Muck

Lake

5.40 km

Lough Fee

Highlight • Lake

A freshwater lake surrounded by mountains, Lough Fee is a calm and tranquil place to cycle and a good spot for bird watching. In the spring, the rhododendrons give a splash of bright colour to the lough's surrounds.

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6.07 km

Lough Fee

Lake

34.5 km

Thatched Cottages by the Sea

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Thatched seaside cottages – rare Connemara cottages with traditional thatch, heather or seagrass, built low and firmly anchored against the Atlantic wind.

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48.2 km

View of Connemara Bog

Highlight • Viewpoint

48.2 km

Bog Road with View of the Twelve Bens

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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52.3 km

Winding Road Across the Bogs

Highlight • Trail

56.7 km

Owenglin River Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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78.0 km

View of the Atlantic Ocean and Sheep

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the most characteristic stops on the Renvyle peninsula. At the height of the historic Mullaghgloss House, you will be treated to a wide panorama of the Atlantic Ocean, …

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79.1 km

View of Lettergesh Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

A breathtaking panorama where the green hills of Connemara literally slide into the Atlantic Ocean. Lettergesh Beach is known for its wide sandy expanse, intersected by rugged black rocks, creating …

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83.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.5 km

18.9 km

1.48 km

1.30 km

Surfaces