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Loop to Fanad Lighthouse and Rossguill Peninsula — County Donegal

Loop to Fanad Lighthouse and Rossguill Peninsula — County Donegal

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Loop to Fanad Lighthouse and Rossguill Peninsula — County Donegal

05:15

101km

1,280m

Road cycling

A beautiful route around the Fanad and Rossguill peninsulas, where you’ll ride along rugged coastline, past golden sandy beaches and through untamed landscapes.

It’s a lumpy route but devoid of any sharp climbs and interspersed with flat sections to spin out the legs. There are a few refuel points, but…

Last updated: July 8, 2025

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26.0 km

Ballymastocker Bay viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Awesome views looking down to Portsalon beach and town. Take care not to let it distract you on the fast descent!

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42.6 km

Fanad Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Head north east down the R247 and you will find the Fanad lighthouse which sits at the mouth of Lough Swilly and has been watching over since 1817.

In 1811 …

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62.7 km

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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73.3 km

Rossguill Peninsula

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Lying between the peninsula of Fanad to the east and Horn head to the west, Rossguill is a beautiful mixture of heathland and ocean. With plenty of quiet beaches and …

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101 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

101 km

108 m

Surfaces

59.5 km

41.3 km

108 m

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Tuesday 26 May

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Loop to Fanad Lighthouse and Rossguill Peninsula — County Donegal

Ballymastocker Bay viewpoint

Fanad Lighthouse

Harry Blaney Bridge

Rossguill Peninsula

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