County
Offaly
Distance
24.4 km
Duration
1 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Total Ascent
111 m
Activity
Hiking
At the trailhead
- Parking · 50 m east of Post Office in Ballycumber
- Public transport · To Ballycumber: Bus Eireann bus and Local Link Laois Offaly bus
- No dogs
This cycle runs along the crest of an esker following the route pilgrims took from Ballycumber to Clonmacnoise monastic site. It was dry underfoot with a wide view over the surrounding countryside, including stunning vistas of Mongan’s Bog on the left, the Shannon Callows on the right and Clonmacnoise round tower ahead.
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Route data: Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland
Elevation profile
Elevation data: EU-DEM 25 m © European Union, Copernicus. Profile follows the main waymarked line.
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Natural features
Heritage & points of interest
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Nature & wildlife
Data sources: map & points of interest © OpenStreetMap contributors · facilities from Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland · species via GBIF · protected areas via NPWS.