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Dungloe River Walk – Nesbit's Bay loop from Emlin Rock

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Donegal

Dungloe River Walk – Nesbit's Bay loop from Emlin Rock

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5.0

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Dungloe River Walk – Nesbit's Bay loop from Emlin Rock

03:48

61.3km

540m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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13.6 km

Lough Keel

Lake

20.1 km

Scenic route along Lough Craghy

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Langs Lough Craghy the road follows a beautiful, quiet stretch through the open moorland, where water, rock and sky merge. The asphalt winds gently between the granite boulders and the …

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22.3 km

Lovely quiet road

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Leave the beaten track and opt for the tranquility of Craghy. This narrow, winding road takes you through an almost alien landscape of peatlands, scattered granite boulders, and deep blue …

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24.9 km

The path heads out from Dungloe towards Dungloe Lough and is on pavement and good quality gravel. A sculpture trail lines the route. It's also a good area for birdwatching so don't forget your binoculars.

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31.5 km

Nesbit's Bay

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The trail passes right along the rocky foreshore, making rockpooling a tempting distraction when the tide is out. You can see Rutland Island across the bay.

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51.2 km

The Crolly Distillery

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The Crolly Doll factory was dormant for almost 25 years, but restoration began in 2018.
Today the factory, originally built in 1901 to manufacture carpets, is a whiskey distillery.
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61.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.9 km

3.98 km

417 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.1 km

16.8 km

1.13 km

217 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 18 June

17°C

11°C

98 %

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Dungloe River Walk – Nesbit's Bay loop from Emlin Rock

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61.3km

540m

Dungloe River Walk – Nesbit's Bay loop from Emlin Rock

Scenic route along Lough Craghy

Lovely quiet road