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Bandon – Carrigadrohid Castle loop from Town Hall

Bandon – Carrigadrohid Castle loop from Town Hall

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Bandon – Carrigadrohid Castle loop from Town Hall

03:54

91.0km

790m

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: May 12, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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The Gearagh Nature Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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48.1 km

Bandon

Highlight • Settlement

Bandon is a wonderful lively town with many cafes to visit should you fancy a coffee and a slice of cake on your ride. On Saturday morning there is a farmers market for locally produced snacks!

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75.3 km

Green fields

Highlight • Natural

Looking east there is a wonderful mixture of green agricultural fields lined with mature oak trees.

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81.7 km

Head south east over the bridge to see the stunning ruins of Carrigadrohid Castle, which stands on a rock in the middle of the River Lee. The castle was built in the 15th century by the MacCarthys of Muskerry.

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82.5 km

Steven's Wood

Forest

89.8 km

Macroom Castle

Highlight • Castle

Macroom Castle is a significant historic ruin located in the town of Macroom, County Cork, situated strategically overlooking the River Sullane. Although now largely ruinous, the castle was a key stronghold for centuries.

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91.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

87.1 km

3.84 km

151 m

Surfaces

91.0 km

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Carrigadrohid Castle

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