The Lough Inshagh Walk to St Colmcille's Abbey — Glenveagh National Park/Páirc Naisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha

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The Lough Inshagh Walk to St Colmcille's Abbey — Glenveagh National Park/Páirc Naisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha

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The Lough Inshagh Walk to St Colmcille's Abbey — Glenveagh National Park/Páirc Naisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha

05:04

18.3km

330m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Páirc Naisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha / Glenveagh National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.63 km

View of Lough Veagh

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

On the way towards Glenveagh Castle with its beautiful castle garden you have great views of the freshwater lake Lough Veagh. It lies in the narrow Glenveagh Valley and is surrounded by the scenic Derryveagh and Glendowan Mountains.

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7.89 km

St Colmcille's Birthplace Celtic Cross

Highlight • Monument

Marked with a celtic cross is the birthplace of St Colmcille. It was put in place in 1911. Next to the cross is Leac na Cumha or the Stone of …

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9.11 km

St. Colmcille's Abbey and Graveyard

Highlight • Religious Site

On the hill overlooking Akibbon sits the remains of a 10th century abbey and a 16th century church. It is a quiet and peaceful place, perfect for a period of …

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18.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

2.81 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

5.78 km