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Dunlewy Lough – Lough Nacung loop from Errigal

Dunlewy Lough – Lough Nacung loop from Errigal

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Dunlewy Lough – Lough Nacung loop from Errigal

01:22

29.6km

260m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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After 12.2 km for 170 m

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1.56 km

View of Mount Errigal Across Lough Dunlewey

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The Causeway between Dunlewey Lough and Lough Nacung Upper is a prime viewpoint for Mount Errigal.

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1.61 km

Dunlewy Lough

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Delightful Dunlewy Lough is dominated by the majestic peak of Errigal. From here, the mountain appears as a great scree-covered dome, not the intimidating pyramid it appears as from the …

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5.53 km

Lough Nacung

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The gravel trail along the south shore of Lough Nacung and on to the River Clady is popular with both hikers and cyclists. The views towards the rugged quartzite peak …

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6.69 km

View of Mount Errigal from Gravel Trail

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The trail to the south of Clady River and Lough Nacung offers up an alternative view of Mount Errigal.

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12.3 km

An Bun Beag (Bunbeg)

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A charming townland on Donegal's Atlantic coast, An Bun Beag (often Anglicised to Bunbeg) has much to offer the walker. A stroll to the beach reveals the enchanting Bád Eddie …

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23.8 km

View of Mount Errigal from Clady River

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The highest mountain in the Derryveagh range, Errigal peaks at 715m. It is also the tallest of the 'Severn Sisters' and in county Donegal. It's iconic shape makes it one of the most photographed places in Ireland.

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29.4 km

Dunlewy

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Dunlewey lies at the foot of Mount Errigal, on the shore of the tranquil Dunlewey Lough. The village forms one of West Donegal’s most characteristic spots: a combination of rugged …

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29.6 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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24.1 km

5.29 km

182 m

Surfaces

23.2 km

6.19 km

182 m

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Dunlewy Lough – Lough Nacung loop from Errigal

View of Mount Errigal Across Lough Dunlewey

Dunlewy Lough

Lough Nacung

View of Mount Errigal from Gravel Trail

Rocky Stepped Path

An Bun Beag (Bunbeg)

View of Mount Errigal from Clady River

Dunlewy

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