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Castle Caldwell Ruins – Ballyshannon Town Center loop from Laghy

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Ireland

Donegal

Castle Caldwell Ruins – Ballyshannon Town Center loop from Laghy

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Castle Caldwell Ruins – Ballyshannon Town Center loop from Laghy

03:41

61.3km

450m

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: May 14, 2026

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Parking

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20.0 km

Castle Caldwell Gatehouses

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Built in the 17th century, Castle Caldwell was part of the Ulster Plantation, a province of Ireland colonised by British settles throughout King James I era. The castle had a …

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20.1 km

Castle Caldwell Ruins

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Built in the 17th century, Castle Caldwell was part of the Ulster Plantation, a province of Ireland colonised by British settles throughout King James I era. The castle had a …

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34.8 km

Erne Bridge

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Great views from the walking/cycle track

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35.4 km

Birthplace of Rory Gallagher

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Born in 1948 in Ballyshannon, Rory Gallagher was a renowned Irish blues and rock musician. He recorded many solo albums and also performed in the band Taste, selling over 30 million copies worldwide.

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36.2 km

Ballyshannon Town Center

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Ballyshannon is thought to be the oldest town in Ireland, created by Royal Charter in 1613. Archaeological sites sites discovered in the town date back as far as 4000 and …

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61.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.8 km

17.1 km

291 m

124 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.2 km

20.9 km

124 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

13°C

3°C

88 %

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Castle Caldwell Ruins – Ballyshannon Town Center loop from Laghy

Castle Caldwell Gatehouses

Castle Caldwell Ruins

Erne Bridge

Birthplace of Rory Gallagher

Ballyshannon Town Center

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