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The best running trails in Donegal

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Running in Donegal is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Donegal—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 23, 2025

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1. Glenveagh Lakeside Run

8.63km

00:57

130m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Lough O'Mulligon – Lough Meenaviller loop from Teelin

12.6km

01:50

590m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Buncrana Castle – Neds Point Fort loop from Buncrana

6.26km

00:40

90m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Running loop from Burnfoot

7.69km

00:47

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Ned's Point Fort – Porthaw Beach loop from Buncrana

3.89km

00:24

30m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Bundoran Beach loop from Bundoran

18.6km

01:56

100m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Letterkenny Town Centre loop from Manorcunningham

9.72km

01:01

70m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Marble Hill Beach loop from Portnablagh

7.74km

00:49

70m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Sheephaven Bay Beach loop from Creeslough

22.9km

02:43

370m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Ned's Point Fort – Stragill Beach loop from Buncrana

7.42km

00:46

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Donegal

1. Glenveagh Lakeside Run

2. Lough O'Mulligon – Lough Meenaviller loop from Teelin

3. Buncrana Castle – Neds Point Fort loop from Buncrana

4. Running loop from Burnfoot

5. Ned's Point Fort – Porthaw Beach loop from Buncrana

6. Bundoran Beach loop from Bundoran

7. Letterkenny Town Centre loop from Manorcunningham

8. Marble Hill Beach loop from Portnablagh

9. Sheephaven Bay Beach loop from Creeslough

10. Ned's Point Fort – Stragill Beach loop from Buncrana

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