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Donegal

Assaroe Lake & Rossnowlagh Beach loop from Ballyshannon

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Bike touring routes & trails
Ireland
Donegal

Assaroe Lake & Rossnowlagh Beach loop from Ballyshannon

Moderate

5.0

(3)

10

riders

Assaroe Lake & Rossnowlagh Beach loop from Ballyshannon

02:13

34.8km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 8, 2024

Waypoints

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Parking

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1.86 km

River Erne

Highlight • River

Flowing 80 miles (129 km) from Slieve Glah to the Atlantic Ocean, the River Erne is the second-longest river in Ulster. The river winds through beautiful countryside in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, making up a part of the border.

The river is sometimes hard to distinguish as it makes its way through many loughs at the feet of the Cavan and south Fermanagh drumlin hills. The dramatic landscape was once home to thriving salmon and trout populations, although hydroelectric power stations and water population have led to a decline in their numbers.

Along the river lie many Christian and Pagan ancient ruins, some of which are perched atop islands and only accessible by boat.

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21.8 km

Rossnowlagh Beach

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Rossnowlagh Beach is one of the best Blue Flag surfing beaches in Ireland, making it popular with surfers and beach-goers alike. The long sandy beach stretches from the cliffs at Coolmore in the south to a rock outcrop at Carrickfadd.

There's a few shops and restaurants where you can refuel overlooking the crashing waves, as well as a museum and visitor centre.

The beach is very popular with walkers, surfers, wind-surfers, swimmers, and kite-surfers, especially in summer. It's a bit steep to access on your bike, but once there, it's a wonderful spot to relax on the soft sand.

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34.5 km

Ballyshannon Town Center

Highlight • Settlement

Ballyshannon is thought to be the oldest town in Ireland, created by Royal Charter in 1613. Archaeological sites sites discovered in the town date back as far as 4000 and 2500 BC with some of the earliest settlers in Ireland, the parthalonians settling on the nearby Inis Saimer Island.

With the sea adjacent to the town and a number of eating and drinking options, the town makes a lovely stop for a break.

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34.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.6 km

620 m

453 m

103 m

Surfaces

21.1 km

13.1 km

453 m

156 m

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Wednesday 27 May

21°C

13°C

32 %

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