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Mayo

Crossmolina – Céide Fields loop from Cloontakilla

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Road cycling routes
Ireland
Mayo

Crossmolina – Céide Fields loop from Cloontakilla

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Crossmolina – Céide Fields loop from Cloontakilla

03:54

95.6km

570m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 1, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Wild Nephin National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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22.8 km

Peatland views

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On both sides of the road you can see spectacular countryside views with the cooling tower of the peat-fuelled power station is on the horizon; in the foreground Mackay's heath on the southern side.

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34.0 km

Crossmolina

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Crossmolina is a pretty quiet town and comes equipped with a popular bakery and pub making it a perfect spot for a pitstop.

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3

43.1 km

Stone Bridge

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A lovely and striking stone bridge on a beautiful river. You will see a sign on the road here pointing you to Blanemore Forest Walk, which you should do; a potentially a fascinating place from an archeological perspective.

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4

51.6 km

Rural views

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Just south of Ballycastle the rugged Mayo coastline has given way to lush rolling countryside views. A patchwork of fields and woodland all along the valley to the west.

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5

56.3 km

Ballycastle

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Ballycastle is a atmospheric resting point on EuroVelo 1, where Irish hospitality merges with spectacular scenery. This "village of the castle" is surrounded by 5000 years of history, from prehistoric …

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63.6 km

Coast Coffee

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Lovely coffee stop with nice snacks too. Amazing views along the coast and and beyond.

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64.0 km

Céide Fields

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Located on a hilltop, the extensive archaeological site offers a glimpse into the history of the Mayo region since prehistoric times. Although the excavations themselves may not be of great …

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95.4 km

Loch na Ceathrún Móire

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Loch na Ceathrún Móire is a freshwater lake located in the Erris region of County Mayo. This scenic lake is known for its tranquil surroundings offers a peaceful resting point in the heart of the Irish countryside.

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95.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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64.2 km

31.2 km

216 m

Surfaces

95.4 km

216 m

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Tuesday 26 May

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