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Horn Head Cliffs – Croaghnamaddy loop from Dunfanaghy

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Donegal

Horn Head Cliffs – Croaghnamaddy loop from Dunfanaghy

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Horn Head Cliffs – Croaghnamaddy loop from Dunfanaghy

01:37

21.1km

520m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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: March 20, 2026

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Parking

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5.95 km

Horn Head Lookout Post (LOP 77)

Highlight • Monument

During World War Two, 83 Look Out Posts (LOPs) were constructed at strategic points around the Irish coast. They allowed the Local Defence Force (LDF) to keep a careful eye …

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6.11 km

Horn Head Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Impressive cliff landscape behind Coastguard Hill. If you arrive by bike, you should take the time for a short hike.

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8.69 km

Croaghnamaddy

Highlight • Summit

11.8 km

View of Dunfanaghy and Muckish Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cycling on Horn Head takes in this wonderous view over to Dunfanaghy. Muckish Mountain looms tall behind it, with the Derryveagh Mountains further behind to the west.

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21.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.0 km

1.07 km

577 m

253 m

193 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

8.61 km

200 m

193 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

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Monday 20 April

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Horn Head Cliffs – Croaghnamaddy loop from Dunfanaghy

Horn Head Lookout Post (LOP 77)

Horn Head Cliffs

Croaghnamaddy

View of Dunfanaghy and Muckish Mountain

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