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Saint Mel's Cathedral – Lanesborough loop from Longford

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Ireland
Longford

Saint Mel's Cathedral – Lanesborough loop from Longford

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riders

Saint Mel's Cathedral – Lanesborough loop from Longford

04:14

65.3km

480m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 10.1 km for 18 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

751 m

Saint Mel's Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

This Cathedral was one of the Catholic churches largest building projects in the 19th century. The impressive building was severely damaged by a fire on Christmas morning in 2009. Happily …

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2

8.60 km

Cloondara (End of the Royal Canal)

Highlight • Structure

The tranquil waterside village of Cloondara in County Longford overlooks the impressive, stone-cut Richmond Harbour. This is where the Royal Canal meets with the mighty River Shannon having journeyed across …

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3

28.0 km

Doughill Forest Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

These picnic benches in Doughill Forest are set in a quiet clearing that offers clear views out toward the nearby Sliabh Bawn Wind Farm.

Bring a warm layer and linger …

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29.7 km

Doughill Forest

Forest

5

31.1 km

Sliabh Bana

Highlight • Summit

6

31.1 km

Slieve Bawn Summit

Highlight • Summit

The summit of Slieve Bawn is crowned by a striking circular viewing platform beside the wind farm, offering panoramic views over Lough Ree, the River Shannon and the rolling countryside …

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7

48.6 km

Lanesborough

Highlight • Settlement

Lanesborough is a pretty town on the banks of the Shannon. The town is popular for watersports and its rich ecology including mixed woodlands and freshwater marsh.

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8

57.7 km

Killashee Village

Highlight • Settlement

The village of Kilashee offers a wonderful stop-off point on the Royal Canal Way, with several pubs and the interesting St Paul’s Church, rebuilt in the 19th century with Gothic and Tudor Revival style influences.

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65.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.5 km

22.2 km

6.84 km

5.85 km

Surfaces

36.1 km

16.7 km

5.18 km

3.80 km

3.71 km

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Monday 13 July

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