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Lough Eske – View of Lough Eske loop from Lough Eske

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Donegal

Lough Eske – View of Lough Eske loop from Lough Eske

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Lough Eske – View of Lough Eske loop from Lough Eske

00:53

13.8km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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2.43 km

Lough Eske Castle

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Beautiful hotel complex with extensive park.

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Lough Eske

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Lough Eske is an unspoilt hidden gem and you can walk there from Donegal on the Bluestack Way. It is popular for fishing and even has it's own monster, 'Eskie' which was spotted back in 1998.

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3.09 km

Lough Eske Boardwalk

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The boardwalk alongside Lough Eske makes for a fun and unique section of running.

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10.6 km

Corribber River

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Tributary to Lough Eske.

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12.0 km

View of the Blue Stack Mountains

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Nice wide view.

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View of Lough Eske

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Lough Eske is a 900 acre (364 hectare) natural lake in County Donegal. It supplies the River Eske and is surrounded by and fed from the Bluestack Mountains.

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13.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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13.5 km

319 m

Surfaces

9.67 km

3.85 km

319 m

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Friday 29 May

17°C

9°C

84 %

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Lough Eske – View of Lough Eske loop from Lough Eske

Lough Eske Castle

Lough Eske

Lough Eske Boardwalk

Corribber River

View of the Blue Stack Mountains

View of Lough Eske

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