Louisburgh Cycle Hub Loop 3 (Derrymore)
Road Cycling Trail · Mayo
Louisburgh Cycle Hub Loop 3 (Derrymore) is a 25.8 km easy waymarked loop in Mayo, starting near Louisburgh Town.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycling | Easy | Easy | 2 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Car park on River Walk beside bridge, near Louisburgh Town.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.76347, -9.80633
- Irish Grid reference
- L 807 807
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheets 30 and 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.
Public transport
Bus Eireann bus
About the trail
This cycle is the more challenging of the three Louisburgh loops. With two streams to ford and unbelievably spectacular panoramic vistas, it is an exciting trip. It brings the cyclist inland to the Sheeffry Hills, traverses isolated country on roads almost completely free of traffic where the tranquility is amazing, and includes a steep climb (or walk) up to the summit of Derrymore.
Before you go
Louisburgh is a small town located 22Km from Westport. Along the route the user will experience sea cliffs, beaches as well as inland through wild and desolate country on very quite roads and tracks. Terrain: This is a more challenging trip inland to the Sheeffry Hills. Traversing through isolated country on roads almost completely free of traffic the tranquility is numbing. One of the many highlights of this loop is the steep climb (or walk!) up to the summit of Derrymore. With two streams needing to be forded en-route this is an exciting loop with unbelievable panoramic views. Traffic: Extremely light Degree of Difficulty: Suitable for people with medium levels of fitness although there are a couple ascents where walking the bike may be more suitable.
- Waymarking
- Blue text on white background
Who manages it
Mayo County Council Cycle Hubs
Mayo County Council
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.
- Louisburgh Cycle Hub Loop 1 (Roonagh Quay) 0 m away · 20.6 km trail
- Louisburgh Cycle Hub Loop 2 (Bunowen) 0 m away · 6.5 km trail
- Killeen Killadoon Beach Loop 7.6 km away · 6.2 km trail
- Killeen White Stone Bog Loop 7.6 km away · 6.9 km trail
- Clare Island - Fawnglass Loop 10 km away · 2.8 km trail
- Clare Island - Knocknaveena Loop 10 km away · 6.9 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Louisburgh Cycle Hub Loop 3 (Derrymore)?
25.8 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 313 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 2 hours.
How hard is the Louisburgh Cycle Hub Loop 3 (Derrymore)?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Louisburgh Cycle Hub Loop 3 (Derrymore) start?
Starts at Car park on River Walk beside bridge, near Louisburgh Town. The trailhead is at 53.76347, -9.80633 (Irish Grid L 807 807).
Can you get to the Louisburgh Cycle Hub Loop 3 (Derrymore) without a car?
Bus Eireann bus.
Who manages the Louisburgh Cycle Hub Loop 3 (Derrymore)?
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.