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Cruit Island/An Chruit from Burtonport

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Donegal

Cruit Island/An Chruit from Burtonport

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Cruit Island/An Chruit from Burtonport

01:30

25.3km

180m

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

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Start point

Parking

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927 m

Nesbit's Bay

Highlight • Beach

The trail passes right along the rocky foreshore, making rockpooling a tempting distraction when the tide is out. You can see Rutland Island across the bay.

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9.10 km

View of Rosses Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you pass over the bridge to Cruit Island/An Chruit, be sure to look south towards Rosses Bay for a glorious view.

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13.7 km

Cruit Island (An Chruit)

Highlight • Beach

Pronounced 'Critch', Cruit Island/An Chruit is accessible via a bridge built during World War Two. An Chruit means 'little hillock' or 'the hump' but it also mean 'harp' in old …

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25.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.3 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.0 km

3.30 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 27 May

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Cruit Island/An Chruit from Burtonport

Nesbit's Bay

View of Rosses Bay

Cruit Island (An Chruit)

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