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Castle Caldwell Ruins – Erne Bridge loop from Laghy

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Ireland

Donegal

Castle Caldwell Ruins – Erne Bridge loop from Laghy

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Castle Caldwell Ruins – Erne Bridge loop from Laghy

03:43

61.7km

460m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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: July 31, 2026

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Parking

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19.9 km

Castle Caldwell Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Built in the 17th century, Castle Caldwell was part of the Ulster Plantation, a province of Ireland colonised by British settles throughout King James I era. The castle had a …

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34.7 km

Erne Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Great views from the walking/cycle track

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35.3 km

Rory Gallagher Mural

Highlight • Monument

In the Bridgend area, you'll find one of the most impressive visual tributes to guitar legend Rory Gallagher. This large-scale mural was created in 2022 by the talented artist Nik …

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35.3 km

Birthplace of Rory Gallagher

Highlight • Monument

Born in 1948 in Ballyshannon, Rory Gallagher was a renowned Irish blues and rock musician. He recorded many solo albums and also performed in the band Taste, selling over 30 million copies worldwide.

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36.0 km

Ballyshannon Town Center

Highlight • Settlement

Ballyshannon is thought to be the oldest town in Ireland, created by Royal Charter in 1613. Archaeological sites sites discovered in the town date back as far as 4000 and …

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38.0 km

Asseroe Abbey

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A quiet ruin on the edge of Ballyshannon, where the remains of the 12th-century Cistercian abbey still define the shape of the landscape. The low walls, the old floor plan, …

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45.0 km

Bakery Shack

Highlight • Cafe

45.1 km

Franciscan Monastery

Highlight • Religious Site

61.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.0 km

17.1 km

291 m

230 m

124 m

Surfaces

40.1 km

21.3 km

203 m

124 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

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Weather

Sunday 9 August

18°C

8°C

12 %

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Castle Caldwell Ruins – Erne Bridge loop from Laghy

Castle Caldwell Ruins

Erne Bridge

Rory Gallagher Mural

Birthplace of Rory Gallagher

Ballyshannon Town Center

Asseroe Abbey

Bakery Shack

Franciscan Monastery

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