Emy Lough – Benburb Priory loop from Carrickroe

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Emy Lough – Benburb Priory loop from Carrickroe

Moderate

riders

Emy Lough – Benburb Priory loop from Carrickroe

04:09

94.3km

830m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 44.2 km for 171 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.23 km

Emy Lough

Highlight • Lake

Emy Lough is a picturesque lake that makes a perfect spot to stop for a picnic or even a swim on those sunny days!

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11.3 km

Glaslough Village

Highlight • Settlement

Glaslough is a cute village, full of character. It's name means ‘calm or green lake’ in Irish. You'll notice plenty of historical buildings as you pedal through and the Castle …

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42.5 km

Chicken Fillet Shop

Highlight • Restaurant

Chicken fillets👌👌

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44.3 km

Benburb Priory

Highlight • Cafe

The priory is a beautiful building in Benburb that invites the community to visit the library, museum, or grab a coffee and a scone at the wonderful cafe (fit with …

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44.5 km

Stables Café at Benburb Priory

Highlight • Cafe

Nice little cafe at Benburb Priory. Well worth a stop if you are in the area.

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52.9 km

Brantry Lough is a fantastic fishing lake situated just north of Creevelough in County Tyrone. The waters provide a great supply of brown trout that's stocked all year around bringing keen fishermen and their boats to the shores

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78.9 km

Clogher Workhouse

Highlight • Monument

Take a look down the lane to the east and you'll get a glimpse into Clogher's history. Falling into ruins is the workhouse, built between 1842 and 1843 as part …

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94.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

77.8 km

15.3 km

1.05 km

352 m

Surfaces

92.2 km