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Donegal Bay – Lough Melvin loop from Bundoran

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Donegal

Donegal Bay – Lough Melvin loop from Bundoran

Hard

5.0

(2)

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Donegal Bay – Lough Melvin loop from Bundoran

02:38

41.1km

460m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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: February 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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450 m

Rory Gallagher Statue

Highlight • Monument

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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15.5 km

Lough Melvin

Highlight • Natural

The shimmering waters of Lough Melvin attract anglers from around the world for its beauty and diverse fish. The lake is home to three unique species of trout, as well …

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16.9 km

Picnic Table and Spar

Highlight • Rest Area

17.4 km

View of Lough Melvin from Garrison

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice village green with toilets and Loch side views

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23.0 km

Fowley's Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

As the Glenanniff River travels down from the mountains above, it has eroded the local blue limestone to form a deep river valley. Fowley’s Falls is not a single drop …

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23.4 km

Picnic Spot

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a nice spot to have a bit of a rest and a bite to eat after your lovely walk. Very convenient being next to the road and with a couple of benches here as well.

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30.0 km

View of Lough Gill

Highlight • Viewpoint

41.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.5 km

262 m

212 m

118 m

Surfaces

24.0 km

16.6 km

339 m

128 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Donegal Bay – Lough Melvin loop from Bundoran

Rory Gallagher Statue

Donegal Bay

Lough Melvin

Picnic Table and Spar

View of Lough Melvin from Garrison

Fowley's Falls

Picnic Spot

View of Lough Gill

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