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.

Micheal

October 3, 2019

Cycling

Lovely beach, bit steep on the bike, but possible to get up and down, even with panniers!

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1. Assaroe Lake & Rossnowlagh Beach loop from Ballyshannon

34.8km

02:13

350m

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2. Rossnowlagh Beach – Gear Busting Corner loop from Rossnowlagh

40.6km

02:38

450m

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3. Castle Caldwell Ruins – Rossnowlagh Beach loop from Rossnowlagh

48.3km

02:59

380m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 10 m

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Rossnowlagh Beach

1. Assaroe Lake & Rossnowlagh Beach loop from Ballyshannon

2. Rossnowlagh Beach – Gear Busting Corner loop from Rossnowlagh

3. Castle Caldwell Ruins – Rossnowlagh Beach loop from Rossnowlagh

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