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View of Lough Derg – Lough Derg Lakeside View loop from Portumna Castle

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Galway

View of Lough Derg – Lough Derg Lakeside View loop from Portumna Castle

Hard

3.0

(1)

riders

View of Lough Derg – Lough Derg Lakeside View loop from Portumna Castle

07:07

119km

860m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.4 km

Terryglass Harbour and Lough Derg View

Highlight • Lake

If you're pedalling through Terryglass, make a little detour to the harbour for pretty views of Lough Derg as well as a picturesque picnic spot. There are even showers at …

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24.8 km

Kilbarron Quay on Lough Derg

Highlight • Lake

There are great views of Lough Derg along this section of road but take the dirt track to the west to get really close at Kilbarron Quay. You can see across to the island of Illaunmore to the west.

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48.2 km

Garrykennedy Harbour and Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Well worth a detour, Garrykennedy is one of the most picturesque villages on Lough Derg. Several bench and table areas for breaks.

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48.3 km

Larkins Pub & Restaurant

Highlight • Pub

On its own Larkin's would have a healthy business because of the quality of food. Given its location, it's very hard to beat for food or drink on a nice summer's day

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55.6 km

View of Lough Derg

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a fantastic viewpoint offering panoramic views across the beautiful Lough Derg. You can see all the way to County Clare and up the River Shannon towards Galway. Make sure to bring a picnic!

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64.8 km

View of Killaloe and Ballina from Canal Bank

Highlight • Viewpoint

Killaloe is a small town that sits on the River Shannon on the western bank of Lough Derg.

The town has plenty of places to eat or have a drink, …

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69.0 km

Lough Derg Lakeside View

Highlight • Lake

Yet another typical view of lough Derg from this route.

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81.6 km

Tuamgraney

Highlight • Settlement

Tuamgraney is a historic village in East Clare, situated on the shores of Lough Derg. It’s home to St. Cronán’s Church, one of the oldest churches in continuous use in Ireland.

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119 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

97.1 km

13.9 km

7.34 km

247 m

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

97.9 km

20.3 km

302 m

209 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

28°C

15°C

0 %

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View of Lough Derg – Lough Derg Lakeside View loop from Portumna Castle

Terryglass Harbour and Lough Derg View

Kilbarron Quay on Lough Derg

Garrykennedy Harbour and Castle Ruins

Larkins Pub & Restaurant

View of Lough Derg

View of Killaloe and Ballina from Canal Bank

Lough Derg Lakeside View

Tuamgraney

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