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Portsalon Harbour – Fanad Lighthouse loop from Milford

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Donegal

Portsalon Harbour – Fanad Lighthouse loop from Milford

Hard

5.0

(2)

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Portsalon Harbour – Fanad Lighthouse loop from Milford

04:27

69.8km

820m

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: August 4, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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11.7 km

Rathmullan Beach and Flight of the Earls Sculpture

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Rathmullan Beach is a vast sandy beach on the east coast of the Fanad Peninsula, directly on the shores of Lough Swilly. For cyclists on the Donegal Cycle Route, this …

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13.2 km

Beach

23.9 km

Saldanha Head

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Saldanha Head marks the rugged southern boundary of the famous Portsalon beach. This headland is named after the British frigate HMS Saldanha, which was shipwrecked here in December 1811 during …

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25.1 km

Ballymastocker Bay viewpoint

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Awesome views looking down to Portsalon beach and town. Take care not to let it distract you on the fast descent!

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31.2 km

Portsalon Harbour

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The pier at Portsalon is one of the most photogenic spots in Donegal. From this historic stone quay, you have an unforgettable view of the famous golden arch of Ballymastocker …

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42.3 km

Fanad Lighthouse

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The Visitor Centre at Fanad Head Lighthouse is the starting point for one of the most iconic locations along the Wild Atlantic Way. From here, you can walk to the …

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50.5 km

Kindrum Lough

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The road passes right alongside the serene waters of Kildrum Lough. It is a freshwater lake, unlike Mulroy Bay, which is just on the other side of the road.

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52.7 km

View of Croaghan Island (Innis Seosamh)

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The R247 stretched all along the shore and here by Lagmore Bay you can see Croaghan Island/Innis Seosamh. It's a tidal island, meaning access is possible via a causeway at low tide.

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63.8 km

View of the Surrounding Landscape

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69.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.4 km

441 m

Surfaces

55.8 km

13.7 km

441 m

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Weather

Monday 31 August

18°C

12°C

85 %

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Portsalon Harbour – Fanad Lighthouse loop from Milford

Rathmullan Beach and Flight of the Earls Sculpture

Saldanha Head

Ballymastocker Bay viewpoint

Portsalon Harbour

Fanad Lighthouse

Kindrum Lough

View of Croaghan Island (Innis Seosamh)

View of the Surrounding Landscape

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