Belleek Woods – Killala Round Tower loop from Ballina

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Belleek Woods – Killala Round Tower loop from Ballina

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Belleek Woods – Killala Round Tower loop from Ballina

02:04

33.2km

160m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.81 km

Belleek Entrance Arch

Highlight • Monument

Historic gateway to the Belleek estate, close to the forest entrance and the river. The stone arch marks the beginning of the driveway to Belleek Castle and forms a recognizable point on the edge of Ballina.

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2.73 km

Belleek Woods

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Large, quiet forest along the Moy with wide, sheltered paths and beautiful light between pines and old oaks. You ride through it smoothly without traffic. Along the way, you pass …

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3.74 km

SS Creteboom

Highlight • Historical Site

This viewpoint on the bank of the Moy offers a perfect view of the Crete Boom, a unique 1917 shipwreck built entirely from concrete. The ship was built during World …

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4.73 km

Forest Cycleway

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Off-road, largely flat and surfaced with gravel or dust.

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9.76 km

Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the many old ruined Abbeys in the area. Sitting on the edge of the Moy estuary it occupies an enviable position.

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15.8 km

Killala Greenway

Highlight • Cycleway

Good cycling

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18.6 km

Killala Round Tower

Highlight • Monument

The Killala Round Tower is an impressive 12th-century landmark that towers over the village at 25.5 meters high. This limestone tower originally served as a bell tower and place of …

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21.6 km

View of Moyne Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Moyne Abbey is a beautiful example of a late medieval Franciscan friary, founded in 1460. The ruin has remained astonishingly intact, featuring a slender central tower, atmospheric cloisters, and Gothic …

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33.2 km

End point

Train Station

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