Clifden Cycle Hub Loop 1
Road Cycling Trail · Galway
Clifden Cycle Hub Loop 1 is a 16 km challenging waymarked loop in Galway, starting near Clifden.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycling | Challenging | Challenging | 1 hour 15 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Clifden.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.48743, -10.0191
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 37
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.
About the trail
The Sky Road Loop follows the route of the Sky Road around the peninsula between Streamstown and Clifden Bays, with a section along the N59. The terrain is relatively flat, particularly towards the end of the peninsula. Views are spectacular and are of the Atlantic, including the islands of Inishturk and Turbot, and also of the town of Clifden. Care is required on the N59 and at the more northerly junction with it.
- Waymarking
- Blue text on white background
Who manages it
Galway County Council
Clifden Tourist Office Galway Rd Clifden Co Galway
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Clifden Cycle Hub Loop 2 0 m away · 14 km trail
- Clifden Cycle Hub Loop 3 0 m away · 30.8 km trail
- Clifden Cycle Hub Loop 4 0 m away · 38 km trail
- Marconi Loop 2.9 km away · 4.5 km trail
- Diamond Hill 8.6 km away · 6.2 km trail
- Letterfrack Poetry Trail 8.6 km away · 1.2 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Clifden Cycle Hub Loop 1?
16 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour 15 minutes.
How hard is the Clifden Cycle Hub Loop 1?
Sport Ireland grades it Challenging. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Clifden Cycle Hub Loop 1 start?
Starts at Clifden. The trailhead is at 53.48743, -10.0191.
Who manages the Clifden Cycle Hub Loop 1?
Galway County Council. 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.