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Amy
September 20, 2023
Road cycling
Known locally as the "Wee Abbey", Clones Abbey is a ruined monastery dating back to the 12th century. The original abbey was founded by St. Tigernach as early as the …
Amy
March 13, 2021
Cycling
Known locally as the "Wee Abbey", Clones Abbey is a ruined monastery dating back to the 12th century. The original abbey was founded by St. Tigernach as early as the 6th century. However, the abbey was destroyed by fire not once, but four times during its history.
In the 16th century, the abbey suffered once again during the suppression of monasteries and Protestant reformation under Henry VIII. Less than a hundred years later, it lay in ruin, although some solitary monks still lived here until the 18th century.
In the 16th century, the abbey suffered once again during the suppression of monasteries and Protestant reformation under Henry VIII. Less than a hundred years later, it lay in ruin, although some solitary monks still lived here until the 18th century.
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35.9km
02:11
290m
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Cycle 22.3 miles (35.9 km) on the Kingfisher Cycle Trail Ride 6, featuring scenic views, historic sites, and challenging climbs.
Moderate
4.5
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04:04
700m
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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03:15
360m
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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