Cycling around Cong, Mayo

collym

I'm staying in Cong in Mayo this weekend and have a few hours to get out on the bike on sat. I was thinking of cycling to Leenaun and back but would welcome other suggestions. I'm thinking less busy roads and more country lanes. Have the option of CX bike as well...

Thanks in advance.

at1withmyself

From Cong head to Finny, then to Tormakeady and head over lally's climb, then head towards Leenaun. If feeling good continue to Inagh Valley and head south to the N59, back to Maam Cross and back then to Cong through Cornamona. You could cut it shorter and come back from Leanaun by Lough Nafooey

Loads of back roads and options to chose from around the area, above route is primarily on quiet roads except when on the N59.

transylman

Leenaun to Clifden is a great stretch of road. Would recommend including it.

collym

at1withmyself wrote: »

From Cong head to Finny, then to Tormakeady and head over lally's climb, then head towards Leenaun. If feeling good continue to Inagh Valley and head south to the N59, back to Maam Cross and back then to Cong through Cornamona. You could cut it shorter and come back from Leanaun by Lough Nafooey

Loads of back roads and options to chose from around the area, above route is primarily on quiet roads except when on the N59.

That sounds great. I'll try to map it out on Strava and see how it looks! Cheers

collym

transylman wrote: »

Leenaun to Clifden is a great stretch of road. Would recommend including it.

I've done Clifden to Leenaun before and it's a super spin alright. But I'm only based in Cong for 2 nights so want to do out and backs from there if possible, avoiding time behind the dreaded wheel!

RobFowl

Was there last summer for a 2 day and it's lovely all round. Enjoy it and am just a little jealous

koutoubia

collym wrote: »

I'm staying in Cong in Mayo this weekend

If your staying in the hostel at the side of Ashford Castle ask them if they have a voucher for food in the bar of The Castle.
Well worth it!

delynet

There is a Sportif on near Cong on Sunday if you fancied cycling with a few

https://www.facebook.com/Two-Lakes-Challenge-1990635534538195/?hc_ref=ARTsSV-lGcRPgwZUOxbTK1WsNMhRCdUkue9-uhxFxPVCxhtQDg6m3Cvz4FWYW2Kvaac

collym

at1withmyself wrote: »

From Cong head to Finny, then to Tormakeady and head over lally's climb, then head towards Leenaun. If feeling good continue to Inagh Valley and head south to the N59, back to Maam Cross and back then to Cong through Cornamona. You could cut it shorter and come back from Leanaun by Lough Nafooey

Loads of back roads and options to chose from around the area, above route is primarily on quiet roads except when on the N59.

Is this the route more of less? (attached image)

at1withmyself

collym wrote: »

Is this the route more of less? (attached image)

Yep just when leaving leanaun take a left by the lakes, would be about 10km after leanaun and skip cornamona

plodder

I think I would head out along the lake to Cornamona and either loop back from there via Cloghbrack, or just after Maum via Finny if I had the time. The two loops look about 30km or 50. Never cycled there, but the scenery is spectacular.

equivariant

The cloghbrack corrnamona loop is excellent and pretty straightforward. For a brilliant 50K loop from cong I suggest Clonbur, Finny, Ail Dubh, Maum, Corrnamona. Scenery is absolutely spectacular if the weather is agreeable and Ail Dubh is nice little dig of a climb. If you want to add in some more climbing there is a right turn just after Finny that goes up a viciously steep back road to the top of Maum Trasna, then turn left and come down the hill and on towards Ail Dubh.

Esroh

Collym.
So where did you go.
2 very different Days weather wise.
But I hope you enjoyed your time in Joyce Country/South Mayo.