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Fairy Houses in the Forest – Crohy Head Sea Arch loop from Doocharry

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Donegal

Fairy Houses in the Forest – Crohy Head Sea Arch loop from Doocharry

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Fairy Houses in the Forest – Crohy Head Sea Arch loop from Doocharry

03:28

52.2km

610m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.7 km for 53 m

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Start point

Parking

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15.2 km

Fairy Houses in the Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

This is a wonderful place to come with young hikers who will love exploring and seeking out the tiny fairy houses.

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17.4 km

The path heads out from Dungloe towards Dungloe Lough and is on pavement and good quality gravel. A sculpture trail lines the route. It's also a good area for birdwatching so don't forget your binoculars.

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19.0 km

Donegal cycle route road

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One of the least interesting parts of the bike route.

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24.7 km

Maghery Lough

Lake

25.7 km

Maghery Beach

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Maghery Beach is a long, quiet beach on the west coast of Donegal, enclosed between low dunes and the open Atlantic Ocean. From here you look out over the rocky …

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27.3 km

Crohy Head Sea Arch

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Crohy Head Sea Arch, locally also known as The Breeches, is a striking coastal formation on the rugged cliffs southwest of Dungloe. The arch seen from the cliff is actually …

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29.6 km

Viewpoint Bench Near Crohy

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At this point, a solitary bench stands with a magnificent view over the rugged coastline of Crohy. You look out over rock plateaus, deep inlets, and the open Atlantic horizon. …

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52.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.0 km

6.61 km

2.20 km

1.65 km

1.43 km

417 m

Surfaces

24.4 km

17.9 km

7.00 km

2.55 km

445 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

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Weather

Monday 1 June

16°C

9°C

46 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Fairy Houses in the Forest – Crohy Head Sea Arch loop from Doocharry

Fairy Houses in the Forest

Dungloe River Walk

Donegal cycle route road

Maghery Beach

Crohy Head Sea Arch

Viewpoint Bench Near Crohy

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