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Carrigart, Downings and Ganiamore loop

Carrigart, Downings and Ganiamore loop

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Carrigart, Downings and Ganiamore loop

01:24

27.0km

290m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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17.3 km

Doagh Bay viewpoint

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Rosguill Panorama: The Untamed North Coast.
Photo tip: Use the depth of the coastline to give scale to your photo. The contrasts between the green heath, the dark rocks, and the changing light on the water make this a top location for landscape photography.
From this elevated point, you look down on the rugged beauty of Dooey Beach, a vast stretch of golden sand constantly shaped by the powerful surf of the Atlantic Ocean. No tourist crowds, just wind, water, and the rhythm of the waves.
The panorama is a 360-degree spectacle: the ocean stretches to the horizon, while the rugged coastline of the bay is framed by deep blue inlets and white foam crests. For cyclists on the Atlantic Drive, this is a challenging but rewarding segment — the narrow road follows the cliff edge, giving an intense sense of freedom.

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Rossguill Peninsula

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Rossguill lies between Fanad to the east and Horn Head to the west, a narrow peninsula where heather, dunes, and ocean alternate. The coastline is open and slightly curved, with calm beaches and low ridges that constantly offer new views of Mulroy Bay and the Atlantic side. The roads run close to the water and through small, scattered settlements, making the landscape feel both vast and intimate. It is an area defined primarily by light, wind, and the open space of North Donegal.

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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27.0 km

Surfaces

15.5 km

11.6 km

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Highest point (110 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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