Ballyshannon Cycle Hub - Route 2

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31.7 km
179 m
02h06
Medium

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Route 2 is a trip south to Bundoran with its surfing and seaside amusements. A climb out of the town leads to a ridge of high ground where cyclists are rewarded with fine views to Lough Melvin and beyond. Riding on through small hills and forests they will barely notice crossing the border into Northern Ireland, until they arrive at the quaint town of Belleek, home to the famous pottery. Stop for well earned refreshments (the euro is as welcome as sterling) before an easy and mostly downhill return to Ballyshannon along the picturesque Erne waterway.

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Difficulty level: Medium (63/100)

Length: 31.7 km

Duration: 02h06


Total ascent: 179 m

Maximal slope: 3 %

Average slope: 0.6 %

Net ascent: 0 m

Total descent: 179 m

Roads and subsoil

Paved roads: 15.2 km (48 %)

Cobblestones: 0 m (0 %)

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Car free roads: 0 m (0 %)

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Water rich area

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        Start and end of the route

        Closest address to start: R267, Donegal, Ireland
        Closest address to end: Main Street, R267, Donegal, Ireland

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        Places of interest

        1. River Erne

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          The river Erne in Ballyshannon
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        2. Bundoran

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          Bundoran is famous for its surfing and seaside amusements.
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        3. Lough Melvin

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          Lough Melvin is a lake which is internationally renowned for its unique range of plants and …
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        4. Border corner Norhern Ireland - Ireland

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          This is a corner of the border between Norhern Ireland (UK) and the Republic of Ireland.
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        5. Border Ireland - Northern Ireland

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          This might be the opposite of what you expect. North of this point it the Republic of Ireland and …
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        6. Belleek Pottery

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          Beleek is most famous for the fine parian china produced here at the Belleek Pottery, the oldest …
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        7. Bolleek

          0 · Village
          The quaint town of Belleek, home to the famous pottery. Belleek is a thriving market town with a …
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        8. Ballyshanon

          0 · City
          Did you know that the famous rock singer Rory Gallagher is from Ballyshanon. You will find a
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        River Erne
        Bundoran
        Lough Melvin
        Border corner Norhern Ireland - Ireland
        Border Ireland - Northern Ireland
        Belleek Pottery
        Bolleek
        Ballyshanon
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