Lough Gill Cycle Loop
Leitrim, Ireland
Point-to-point trail in Leitrim, Ireland. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 23.2 mi (37.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,109 ft (338 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 30 min
- High point
- 236 ft (72 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Abbeyquarter Passage Tomb 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Lest Sligo forgets 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from start
- Cave 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Pier/Local rowing club 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Parke's Castle 17 mi (27.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 17 mi (27.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 20.4 mi (32.8 km) from start
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Questions about Lough Gill Cycle Loop
How long is Lough Gill Cycle Loop?
Lough Gill Cycle Loop is 23.2 mi (37.4 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 30 min. It climbs 1,109 ft (338 m) in total, up to a high point of 236 ft (72 m).
How hard is Lough Gill Cycle Loop?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Lough Gill Cycle Loop?
Parking at the start. 22 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Lough Gill Cycle Loop?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Lough Gill Cycle Loop shaded?
Partly shaded (49% under trees).
What can you do on Lough Gill Cycle Loop?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Lough Gill Cycle Loop?
Kennedy’s, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Sports Direct, 0 mi (0.1 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Lough Gill Cycle Loop?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap