Louisburgh Cycle Hub Loop 1 (Roonagh Quay)
Grade
Moderate
Length
20.6 km
Time
1 hour 30 minutes
Format
Loop
Ascent
317 m
Waymarking
Blue text on white background
Start Point
Car park on River Walk beside bridge
Finish Point
Car park on River Walk beside bridge
Nearest Town to Start
Louisburgh Town
Grid Ref.
L 807 807
Lat. and Long.
53.76346713, -9.806333102
This cycle offers fantastic views of Achill, Clare, Inishbofin and Inishturk Islands and the wider countryside as it follows flat bog roads, very quiet roads and tracks with some gentle hills and includes a mesmerizing track along sea cliffs as well as passing Carrowmore beach before moving inland through wild and desolate country.
External Links
Trail Management
Mayo County Council
Facilities
In Louisburgh: Shops, restaurants, cafes, take-aways, accommodation
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheets 30 and 37
Public Transportation
Bus Eireann bus
Louisburgh is a small town located 22Km from Westport. Along the route the user will experience sea cliffs, beaches as well as inland through wild and desolate country on very quite roads and tracks.
Terrain: Flat bog roads with some gentle hills and fantastic views of Achill, Clare, Inishbofin and Inishturk Islands . This loop also includes a mesmerizing track along sea cliffs as well as taking in Carrowmore beach if you fancy a quick surf.
Traffic: Generally light
Degree of Difficulty: Suitable for people with medium levels of fitness.