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Cong Abbey – Ashford Castle loop from Ashford Castle

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Cong Abbey – Ashford Castle loop from Ashford Castle

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Cong Abbey – Ashford Castle loop from Ashford Castle

02:07

27.5km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: February 26, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 381 m for 105 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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321 m

The Quiet Man Statue (John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara), Cong

Highlight • Monument

Made in 1951, “The Quiet Man” was directed by John Ford and starred John Wayne as Sean Thornton returning to settle down in Ireland after emigrating to the US. Maureen …

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419 m

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Cong

Highlight • Religious Site

Very modern building next to the old abbey with great stained glass windows.
Not to be confused with the Church of Ireland church of the same name a little further on.

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433 m

Cong Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Cong Abbey is a beautiful, ancient 13th-century ruined monastery. Here you feel transported back a few centuries and can imagine how the monks lived in the Middle Ages. Benjamin Guinness …

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1.32 km

Ashford Castle

Highlight • Castle

Ashford Castle, a stunning medieval castle on the shores of Lough Corrib near the town of Cong in County Mayo, is one of Ireland's most magnificent and historic buildings. Originally …

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2.48 km

The Quiet Man Museum and Village Pump

Highlight • Historical Site

The Quiet Man Museum is a must for any Quiet Man enthusiasts. It is an exact replica of the White O’Morn cottage in the movie.

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4.08 km

Secluded beach

Highlight • Beach

A beautiful, small beach with views of the small islands scattered in Lough Corrib. There is also a picnic bench to have some lunch on.

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19.2 km

View of Lough Mask from Clonbur Woods

Highlight • Viewpoint

This area of Clonbur Woods is full of hardpacked trails and makes for a great family walk through the trees and with plenty of views of Lough Mask. The area …

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24.9 km

Cregdotia (Toberbiroge) Wedge Tomb

Highlight • Historical Site

Not easy to reach - located about 120 meters south of the street from Cong to Clonbur.

- irishmegaliths.org.uk/mayo.htm
- themodernantiquarian.com/site/13138/cregdotia.html

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27.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

11.6 km

2.17 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

10.2 km

4.67 km

1.39 km

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

14°C

9°C

89 %

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Cong Abbey – Ashford Castle loop from Ashford Castle

The Quiet Man Statue (John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara), Cong

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Cong

Cong Abbey

Ashford Castle

The Quiet Man Museum and Village Pump

Secluded beach

View of Lough Mask from Clonbur Woods

Cregdotia (Toberbiroge) Wedge Tomb

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