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Harry Blaney Bridge – Rossguill Peninsula loop from Fanad North ED

Harry Blaney Bridge – Rossguill Peninsula loop from Fanad North ED

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Harry Blaney Bridge – Rossguill Peninsula loop from Fanad North ED

03:36

78.9km

840m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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7.69 km

View of Harry Blaney Bridge and Mulroy Bay

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The Harry Blaney Bridge crosses the Mulroy Bay between Roguill and Fanad peninsulas of County Donegal.

Prior to the bridge being built, a ferry travelled back and forth between the …

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8.23 km

Harry Blaney Bridge

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Opened in May 2009, the bridge was constructed to reduce the travel time between the peninsulas of Fanad and Rossguill. The two peninsulas were previously connected by a ferry service, but this halted in the mid 1960s.

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16.2 km

View of Sheephaven Bay from Downings Pier

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This is the beating heart of Downings. The pier is not only a mooring place for the local fishing fleet, but also a fantastic viewpoint. From the quay, you have …

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21.8 km

Doagh Bay viewpoint

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Rosguill Panorama: The Untamed North Coast.
Photo tip: Use the depth of the coastline to give scale to your photo. The contrasts between the green heath, the dark rocks, and …

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23.0 km

Rossguill Peninsula

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Rossguill lies between Fanad to the east and Horn Head to the west, a narrow peninsula where heather, dunes, and ocean alternate. The coastline is open and slightly curved, with …

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25.8 km