Newport – Great Western Greenway loop from Newport

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Newport – Great Western Greenway loop from Newport

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Newport – Great Western Greenway loop from Newport

01:16

21.3km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 44 m for 91 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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34 m

Newport Historical Mural

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This detailed mural on the side wall of a building on Main Street brings Newport's rich past to life. The artwork depicts iconic figures such as the pirate queen Grace …

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95 m

Newport

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(Heritage Town & Greenway Hub) This picturesque town, also known as Ballyveaghan, is the geographical heart of the Great Western Greenway and the ancestral home of Princess Grace of Monaco. …

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153 m

Newport Stone Bridge

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This robust 18th-century stone arch bridge forms the heart of Newport, spanning the Black Oak River. Unlike the higher railway viaduct, this bridge connects the village's main streets, offering a …

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217 m

Newport

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(Heritage Town & Greenway Hub) This picturesque town, also known as Ballyveaghan, forms the geographical heart of the Great Western Greenway and is the ancestral home of Princess Grace of …

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390 m

The Guinness Lodge (Grainne Uaile Pub)

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Located at the foot of the Seven Arches Viaduct in Newport, this award-winning pub is named after the 16th-century pirate queen Grace O'Malley (Granuaile). The lodge serves as an essential …

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10.8 km

Greenway Station – Start of the Great Western Greenway to Newport

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This official starting point marks the beginning of the award-winning 42 km off-road route to Achill Sound, located at the foot of the Nephin Beg Mountains. The first section from …

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16.8 km

The Great Western Greenway

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The Great Western Greenway follows the route of the railway from Westport to Achill, which reached Achill in 1895 and closed in 1937. The Greenway opened in 2011.

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17.1 km

Great Western Greenway

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The Great Western Greenway follows the route of the Westport to Achill rail-way line which reached Achill in 1895 and closed in 1937. The Greenway opened in 2011.

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21.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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