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Quin Abbey – Mountcashel Castle loop from Ennis

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Quin Abbey – Mountcashel Castle loop from Ennis

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Quin Abbey – Mountcashel Castle loop from Ennis

03:09

53.1km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 956 m for 263 m

After 52.1 km for 104 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.10 km

River Fergus

Highlight • River

The River Fergus is a well known trout and salmon fishing river and runs through Ennis to the Shannon Estuary. This riverside section is part of a lovely little loop that can be done from Quin Road.

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9.67 km

Quin Abbey (Quin)

Highlight • Religious Site

9.87 km

Quin Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Looking to the north from the bridge you will see the impressive Quin Abbey. The abbey was built between 1402 and 1433 by Sioda Cam MacNamara, for Fathers Purcell and …

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10.5 km

Archaeological Site

19.3 km

Mountcashel Castle

Highlight • Castle

Mountcashel is an impressive sight looming over the road as you cycle beneath it. It gives a real indication of how large these structures are in comparison to modern dwellings. …

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52.1 km

Eva's Café Ennis

Highlight • Cafe

Very friendly service, outdoor seating all year

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52.5 km

Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Ennis

Highlight • Religious Site

The first Mass was said in the Cathedral of St Peter & St Paul in 1842 after 14 years of slow construction progress and financial difficulties. Even then, the building …

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53.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.7 km

5.59 km

878 m

565 m

248 m

243 m

Surfaces

47.9 km

4.25 km

794 m

182 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 1 June

16°C

12°C

56 %

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Quin Abbey – Mountcashel Castle loop from Ennis

River Fergus

Quin Abbey (Quin)

Quin Abbey

Mountcashel Castle

Eva's Café Ennis

Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Ennis

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