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

27.6km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 381 m for 105 m

After 4.08 km for 90 m

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292 m

Cong Village and Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Cong village is known worldwide due to it being the main film location for the film 'The Quiet Man' which starred John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara.

Sitting on the border …

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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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4.13 km

Pebble Beach at Lough Corrib

Highlight • Beach

A nice, small beach secluded from the hustle and bustle right on the shores of Lough Corrib. From here you can see some of the small islands that are wildly …

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19.3 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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