Achill Cycle Hub - Loop 3
Road Cycling Trail · Mayo
Achill Cycle Hub - Loop 3 is an 11.7 km easy waymarked loop in Mayo, starting near Keel.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycling | Easy | Easy | 1 hour 30 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Car park at entrance to Keel Caravan Park, near Keel.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.9761, -10.08039
- Irish Grid reference
- F 636 049
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 30
The National Trails Register's own latitude and longitude fields are empty for all 1,186 trails on it. This trailhead comes from Sport Ireland's separate Trailheads dataset, matched to this trail on its register ID.
Public transport
450 Bus Eireann bus from Louisburgh via Westport - times may change seasonally
About the trail
This loop is a pleasant short cycle with moderate climbs and some wonderful views of the Atlantic and Menaun Mountain with its cliffs. Traffic is generally light but can get busy during the holiday season.
Before you go
Terrain: Moderate Climbs and some wonderful views of the Atlantic. Traffic: Generally light but can get busy during holiday Season. To Suit: Suitable for people with medium levels of fitness. Minimum Gear: Helmet, Bike, Mobile Phone, Fluid, Snacks & Waterproofs. Services: Services are available throughout the Island.
- Waymarking
- Blue text on white background
Who manages it
Mayo County Council Cycle Hubs
Tourist Information Office Cashel Achill Sound Mayo
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Elsewhere
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Deserted Village Walk Achill Island 3.0 km away · 9 km trail
- Achill Island - Dooagh Loop 3.1 km away · 4.4 km trail
- Valley Walk Achill Island - Slí Tóin a tSeanbhaile 6.8 km away · 4 km trail
- Inishbiggle - Bull's Mouth Loop 11 km away · 3.8 km trail
- Great Western Greenway - Achill Sound to Cashel 11 km away · 4.3 km trail
- Slí Grainne Mhaol 12 km away · 6.2 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Achill Cycle Hub - Loop 3?
11.7 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 313 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour 30 minutes.
How hard is the Achill Cycle Hub - Loop 3?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Achill Cycle Hub - Loop 3 start?
Starts at Car park at entrance to Keel Caravan Park, near Keel. The trailhead is at 53.9761, -10.08039 (Irish Grid F 636 049).
Can you get to the Achill Cycle Hub - Loop 3 without a car?
450 Bus Eireann bus from Louisburgh via Westport - times may change seasonally.
Who manages the Achill Cycle Hub - Loop 3?
Mayo County Council Cycle Hubs. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
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Trail data from the Sport Ireland National Trails Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Trailhead coordinates from the companion Trailheads dataset. Snapshot taken 2026-08-13.