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Gravel loop to Glenveagh National Park — County Donegal

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Ireland
Donegal

Gravel loop to Glenveagh National Park — County Donegal

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5.0

(1)

5

riders

Gravel loop to Glenveagh National Park — County Donegal

06:17

83.9km

1,090m

Gravel riding

A figure-of-eight, adventurous mixed-terrain route that explores the wild and rugged terrain of the Derryveagh Mountains and the Glenveagh National Park. The overall climbing isn’t huge but it’s a lumpy route that follows the contours of this engaging landscape.

Although the gravel sections aren’t technical, we’d recommend being comfortable cycling…

Last updated: July 8, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.8 km for 59 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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16.6 km

Old Railway Greenway – View of Muckish Mountain

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An 8km stretch of the old railway has been converted into a traffic free walking and cycling way. The views of Muckish Mountain are fantastic and there are old stone …

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2

35.3 km

Glenveagh Castle

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Here you can walk, fish, admire Glenveagh Castle and the beautiful gardens.
Then sit comfortably in the café and round off the tour with tea and cake.

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40.4 km

Glenveagh Gravel Trail

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A rough gravel section leads down from the road, along Lough Veagh and towards the castle. It's calm and serene down here and the view is incredibly scenic. It's best …

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41.4 km

Glenveagh National Park is located in the heart of County Donegal, amidst the wild and rugged landscape of the Derryveagh Mountains. Its pristine habitats and protected wildlife, as well as …

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83.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.7 km

18.0 km

5.72 km

2.87 km

1.60 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.3 km

28.4 km

12.4 km

10.9 km

959 m

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Saturday 30 May

17°C

11°C

36 %

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