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Lough Allen – Bencroy Pass loop from Drumshanbo

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Leitrim

Lough Allen – Bencroy Pass loop from Drumshanbo

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Lough Allen – Bencroy Pass loop from Drumshanbo

03:12

48.8km

650m

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 18, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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486 m

The triangular-shaped Lough Allen is a beautiful lake on the River Shannon, out of which the Shannon takes it source. Measuring 9 miles (14.5 km) long and 3 miles (5 km) in width, the lake is an impressive sight.

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23.7 km

Country Road to the Pass of Bencroy

Highlight • Trail

27.1 km

Bencroy Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Really great mountain ride which gradually (3%) climbs for 7.4 miles (12 km) to 1,345 feet (410 m). The views are amazing on a clear day. The road surface is …

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28.3 km

Country Road to the Pass of Bencroy

Highlight • Trail

30.7 km

Country Road to the Pass of Bencroy

Highlight • Trail

Quiet country road which winds up from Ballinamore to the Pass of Bencroy. As well as being a good cycling road there are lots of access points for walking routes.

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31.0 km

Tullylacken Trail

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The Tullylacken trail is a 10 km (6 mile) waymarked trail which follows blue (and purple) markers. It roughly follows a loop around the Yellow River valley, crossing fields, moorland and through some woodland.

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48.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.0 km

573 m

266 m

Surfaces

43.4 km

4.23 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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