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Donegal Bay – Beautiful river view loop from Bundoran

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Donegal

Donegal Bay – Beautiful river view loop from Bundoran

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Donegal Bay – Beautiful river view loop from Bundoran

03:09

51.5km

420m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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450 m

Rory Gallagher Statue

Highlight • Monument

In the heart of Ballyshannon, on the central plaza known as The Diamond, stands the imposing bronze statue of the world-famous blues-rock guitarist Rory Gallagher. The life-size artwork, crafted in …

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592 m

Donegal Bay

Highlight • Beach

Donegal Bay is the largest bay in Ireland and has Ireland's second highest sea cliffs at Slieve League.

Donegal Bay's beaches are known internationally for their world class surfing due …

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4.07 km

Tullaghan High Cross

Highlight • Monument

Tullaghan High Cross is an early medieval cross that now stands as a boundary monument along the N15, close to the coast and the River Drowes. It is one of …

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15.7 km

Mullaghmore Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Mullaghmore Peninsula: It juts out into Donegal Bay, opposite the peaks of Slieve League. The romantic silhouette on the grassy cliff is that of Classiebawn Castle, inherited by the wife …

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23.0 km

View of Benbulben

Highlight • Viewpoint

26.8 km

Beautiful river view

Highlight • River

A picturesque spot where you can stand on the bridge and watch the river flowing gently below. A great spot to have a rest before the horseshoe.

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30.6 km

Gleniff Horseshoe

Highlight • Gorge

The Gleniff Horseshoe has spectacular views of the Dartry Mountains and Donegal Bay. The valley was formed during the last Ice Age when the entire valley was carpeted in one …

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33.6 km

Views of Benbulben on the Horseshoe Loop

Highlight • Viewpoint

Feel the energy it’s a magic powerful place

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51.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.8 km

709 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.9 km

17.6 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

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Weather

Tuesday 11 August

22°C

13°C

42 %

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Donegal Bay – Beautiful river view loop from Bundoran

Rory Gallagher Statue

Donegal Bay

Tullaghan High Cross

Mullaghmore Picnic Area

View of Benbulben

Beautiful river view

Gleniff Horseshoe

Views of Benbulben on the Horseshoe Loop

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