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View of Mount Errigal – Lough Agher / Loch Achair loop from Errigal

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Donegal

View of Mount Errigal – Lough Agher / Loch Achair loop from Errigal

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View of Mount Errigal – Lough Agher / Loch Achair loop from Errigal

03:21

48.2km

600m

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: June 25, 2026

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Páirc Naisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha - Glenveagh National Park

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971 m

View of Dunlewey Church and Valley

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Great view of the valley and the lakes.

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7.92 km

Magnificent views of Errigal

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Mount Errigal dominates the landscape of West Donegal with its 751-meter-high quartzite pyramid. From the road around Dunlewy and Gweedore, you'll see the mountain constantly change shape: first broad and …

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8.07 km

View of Mount Errigal

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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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16.2 km

Burtonport Railway Trail Car Park

Highlight • Parking

If you're planning on walking along the Burtonport Railway, there is space for one or two cars to park here while you hike.

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22.3 km

Gravel Path Along the Stream

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Just surrender and enjoy the beauty

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22.6 km

Old Railway Greenway – View of Muckish Mountain

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An 8km stretch of the old railway has been converted into a traffic free walking and cycling way. The views of Muckish Mountain are fantastic and there are old stone …

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22.8 km

Burtonport Old Railway Path

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An 8km stretch of the old railway has been converted into a traffic free running, walking and cycling way. The views of Muckish Mountain are fantastic and there are old …

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24.6 km

Lough Agher / Loch Achair

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Hiking in the best Ireland style: the path leads directly along the lake, which is bordered by picturesque green hills.

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35.8 km

Muckish Gap

Mountain Pass

48.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.2 km

5.57 km

2.11 km

1.28 km

101 m

Surfaces

26.7 km

14.7 km

6.85 km

101 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Monday 6 July

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View of Mount Errigal – Lough Agher / Loch Achair loop from Errigal

View of Dunlewey Church and Valley

Magnificent views of Errigal

View of Mount Errigal

Burtonport Railway Trail Car Park

Gravel Path Along the Stream

Old Railway Greenway – View of Muckish Mountain

Burtonport Old Railway Path

Lough Agher / Loch Achair

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