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Glengesh Valley

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Glengesh Valley

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  • Location: Donegal, Ireland

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    May 29, 2026

    Cycling

    A deep, V-shaped valley stretching between Ardara and Glencolumbkille, carved by ancient glaciers and surrounded by steep, green-grass slopes. The road winds down in wide hairpin bends, offering ever-new views of the quiet, remote landscape along the way. The valley is one of Donegal's most recognizable mountain passes, forming an impressive transition between coast and inland.

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    February 8, 2023

    Road cycling

    Glengesh ('Glen of the Swans') is a high mountain pass that passes through the Glengesh and Mumosog mountains linking Ardara and Glencolumbkille.

    It is often referred to as the 'Donegal Pass', and snakes through the valley providing stunning views of the valley and lots of sheep!
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    Killybegs, Cashel and Ardara from Frosses

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    This difficult 57.9-mile road cycling route from Frosses to Killybegs, Cashel, and Ardara offers challenging climbs and stunning Donegal vie

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    Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Elevation 200 m

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    Location: Donegal, Ireland

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