Loops 1,2 & 3
Loop 1
Start / Trailhead: An Caol – Keel
Distance: 44 km
Estimated Time: 3-4 Hours
Terrain: Some Moderate Climbs & a Steep descent/ascent. Spectacular sea cliff scenery along
the Atlantic Drive
Traffic: Generally light but can get busy during holiday Season
To Suit: Suitable for people with medium levels of fitness.
Minimum Gear: Helmet, Bike, Mobile Phone,
Fluid, Snacks & Waterproofs
Services: Services are available throughout the Island
Loop 2
Start / Trailhead: An Caol – Keel
Distance: 28 km
Estimated
Time: 2-3 Hours
Terrain: Quiet Roads & Bog Tracks
Traffic: Generally light but can get busy during holiday Season
To Suit: Suitable for people with medium levels
of fitness
Minimum Gear: Helmet, Bike, Mobile Phone, Fluid, Snacks & Waterproofs
Services: Services are available throughout the Island
Loop 3
Start / Trailhead: An Caol – Keel
Distance: 12 km
Estimated Time: 1-1.30 Hours
Terrain: Moderate Climbs and some wonderful views of the Atlantic
Traffic: Generally light but can
get busy during holiday Season
To Suit: Suitable for people with medium levels of fitness
Minimum Gear: Helmet, Bike, Mobile Phone, Fluid, Snacks & Waterproofs
Services: Services are
available throughout the Island
Further cycle routes can be found at www.irishtrails.ie
Great Western Greenway
Escape the bustle of urban life on the 42km Great Western Greenway, the longest off-road walking and cycling trail in Ireland. The World Class Great Western Greenway is a traffic free cycling and walking trail which follows the route of the renowned Westport to Achill railway which closed in 1937.