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Gleniff Horseshoe Loop – Gleniff Horseshoe Viewpoint loop from Classiebawn Castle

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Gleniff Horseshoe Loop – Gleniff Horseshoe Viewpoint loop from Classiebawn Castle

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5.0

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Gleniff Horseshoe Loop – Gleniff Horseshoe Viewpoint loop from Classiebawn Castle

01:44

27.1km

310m

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: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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8.83 km

Gleniff Horseshoe Drive 2

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Open viewpoint just past the river bridge, where the valley of the Gleniff Horseshoe first reveals itself in full. You look out here onto the southwestern limestone walls and the …

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11.2 km

Views of Benbulben on the Horseshoe Loop

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Feel the energy it’s a magic powerful place

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13.9 km

Gleniff Horseshoe Loop

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The Gleniff Horseshoe is a stunning amphitheatre of beauty and encapsulates everything about romantic Ireland.

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14.2 km

Gleniff Horseshoe

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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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16.1 km

Gleniff Horseshoe Viewpoint

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Whether you walk, run or ride around the Gleniff valley, the views of the escarpment are simply stunning!

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17.9 km

Gleniff Horseshoe Viewpoint (Southern Approach)

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Unofficial but beautiful viewpoint on the southwestern flank of the Gleniff Horseshoe. From here, the valley opens up towards Benwiskin and the steep limestone walls of the Dartry Mountains. A …

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18.0 km

Beautiful river view

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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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21.8 km

View of Benbulben

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27.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.0 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.5 km

11.5 km

< 100 m

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