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The best MTB trails in Donegal

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Mountain biking in Donegal is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Ireland. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, we’ve …

Last updated: November 30, 2025

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1. From Lough Barra to Castle Glenveagh and Lough Veagh loop — Glenveagh National Park

46.8km

03:45

720m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Errigal to Gortahork and Gweedore loop

42.8km

03:02

480m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cluidaniller, Arranmore Lighthouse and Cnoc an Iolair loop — Arranmore Island

20.6km

01:34

410m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Fahan, Eskaheen Mountain and Lisnagra Woods loop

53.4km

04:09

1,040m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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5. Millford to Lough Nameeltoge loop

34.5km

02:37

590m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Inishowen Head to Crocknasmug and Moville loop

37.8km

03:19

840m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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7. From Ardara to The cliffs of Slieve League and Sliabh Liag loop

77.9km

05:33

1,410m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Garranbane Hill and Lough Hill loop

42.9km

03:08

530m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Gortahork to Lough Agher loop

28.0km

02:13

310m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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10. Altnapaste and Lough Sallagh loop

20.4km

01:27

250m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails in Donegal

1. From Lough Barra to Castle Glenveagh and Lough Veagh loop — Glenveagh National Park

2. Errigal to Gortahork and Gweedore loop

3. Cluidaniller, Arranmore Lighthouse and Cnoc an Iolair loop — Arranmore Island

4. Fahan, Eskaheen Mountain and Lisnagra Woods loop

5. Millford to Lough Nameeltoge loop

6. Inishowen Head to Crocknasmug and Moville loop

7. From Ardara to The cliffs of Slieve League and Sliabh Liag loop

8. Garranbane Hill and Lough Hill loop

9. Gortahork to Lough Agher loop

10. Altnapaste and Lough Sallagh loop

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