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Donegal Castle – Ballyshannon Town Center loop from Ballyshannon

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Ireland

Donegal

Donegal Castle – Ballyshannon Town Center loop from Ballyshannon

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Donegal Castle – Ballyshannon Town Center loop from Ballyshannon

05:57

96.6km

860m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 26, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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180 m

Birthplace of Rory Gallagher

Highlight • Monument

Born in 1948 in Ballyshannon, Rory Gallagher was a renowned Irish blues and rock musician. He recorded many solo albums and also performed in the band Taste, selling over 30 million copies worldwide.

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25.4 km

Donegal Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Ruins of the Franciscan monastery founded in 1474.

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33.4 km

Salthill Cabin

Highlight • Cafe

Small Cafe with a little zoo and a nice view

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33.5 km

Salthill Cabin at Mount Charles Pier

Highlight • Cafe

Historical pier

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50.1 km

Community Memorial Stone

Highlight • Monument

73.7 km

Donegal Castle

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Fortress of the O'Donnell clan. Located in the middle of the village. Dates from the 15th century.

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73.8 km

The Diamond, Donegal Town

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The central square of the place.

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96.5 km

Ballyshannon Town Center

Highlight • Settlement

Ballyshannon is thought to be the oldest town in Ireland, created by Royal Charter in 1613. Archaeological sites sites discovered in the town date back as far as 4000 and …

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96.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.4 km

38.0 km

1.26 km

133 m

Surfaces

58.9 km

37.7 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 22 May

18°C

9°C

14 %

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Donegal Castle – Ballyshannon Town Center loop from Ballyshannon

Birthplace of Rory Gallagher

Donegal Abbey Ruins

Salthill Cabin

Salthill Cabin at Mount Charles Pier

Community Memorial Stone

Donegal Castle

The Diamond, Donegal Town

Ballyshannon Town Center

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