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King John's Castle – Two Mile Gate, Lough Derg loop from Limerick Colbert

King John's Castle – Two Mile Gate, Lough Derg loop from Limerick Colbert

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King John's Castle – Two Mile Gate, Lough Derg loop from Limerick Colbert

03:58

91.2km

490m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Train Station

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1.73 km

King John's Castle

Highlight • Castle

Sat within the heart of Limerick's medieval quarter and next to the River Shannon is the 13th century Limerick castle.

Although the site dates back to the vikings, the current …

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2.51 km

St Mary's Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

The cathedral was founded in 1168 AD and stands beautifully on the banks of the River Shannon. It is considered one of the most important medieval buildings in Ireland that …

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17.3 km

View of the River Shannon at O'Briensbridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are a number of benches near the bridge and car park. Unfortunately nowhere to get a coffee (you might get lucky with Bonner's Pub, which looks to be renovated). …

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25.9 km

View of Killaloe Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The KIllaloe Bridge spans the boundary between County Clare to the south west and County Tipperary to the north east. It crosses the River Shannon and is unique for such …

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26.0 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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26.1 km

Killaloe Farmers' Market

Highlight • Rest Area

Just at the end of the Bridge, on the Killaloe side. Open on Sunday mornings, and a good spot to grab a treat or a coffee.

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30.1 km

Two Mile Gate, Lough Derg

Highlight • Lake

Great spot to take a break. There's now a coffee shop, and life guards on duty in summer if you fancy a swim

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70.8 km

Mountcashel Castle

Highlight • Castle

Mountcashel is an impressive sight looming over the road as you cycle beneath it. It gives a real indication of how large these structures are in comparison to modern dwellings. …

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91.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

76.0 km

14.9 km

194 m

183 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

70.4 km

20.6 km

135 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

19°C

11°C

34 %

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King John's Castle

St Mary's Cathedral

View of the River Shannon at O'Briensbridge

View of Killaloe Bridge

View of Killaloe and Ballina from Canal Bank

Killaloe Farmers' Market

Two Mile Gate, Lough Derg

Mountcashel Castle

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