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Loop around Taobh an Leithid peak — County Donegal

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Ireland

Donegal

Loop around Taobh an Leithid peak — County Donegal

Hard

Loop around Taobh an Leithid peak — County Donegal

03:53

54.3km

690m

Gravel riding

A well-surfaced rolling route with a section of smooth gravel, ideal for those with a sense of adventure but without going too remote. The route loops around the 429-metre (1,407 ft) peak of Taobh an Leithid. You’ll be immersed in stunning scenery, from mountain views to the golden sands of…

Last updated: July 8, 2025

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Parking

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11.0 km

View of Mount Errigal

Highlight • Viewpoint

This wonderfully quiet lane on Eurovelo Route 1 offers up views of Mount Errigal. At 751 metres tall it is the tallest peak in both County Donegal and the Derryveagh Mountains.

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16.4 km

View of Mount Errigal Across Lough Dunlewey

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Causeway between Dunlewey Lough and Lough Nacung Upper is a prime viewpoint for Mount Errigal.

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21.6 km

View of Mount Errigal from Gravel Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

The trail to the south of Clady River and Lough Nacung offers up an alternative view of Mount Errigal.

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37.7 km

Glasserchoo Upper Road

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Lovely and quiet stretch of road with beautiful views of the hills and Ferry's Lough.

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43.7 km

Ballyness Bay

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Ballyness Bay is a beautiful shallow tidal bay with sand bars and river channels, rocky and sandy shorelines, surrounded by a variety of habitats including meadows, small reedbeds, saltmarsh, heath, …

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54.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.2 km

4.71 km

3.22 km

256 m

Surfaces

29.2 km

21.7 km

3.22 km

256 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

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Sunday 31 May

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Loop around Taobh an Leithid peak — County Donegal

View of Mount Errigal

View of Mount Errigal Across Lough Dunlewey

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