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Glenveagh Castle Gardens – Glenveagh Castle loop from Swilly

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Glenveagh Castle Gardens – Glenveagh Castle loop from Swilly

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Glenveagh Castle Gardens – Glenveagh Castle loop from Swilly

04:18

59.1km

840m

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 21, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 30.9 km for 1 m

After 31.1 km for 1 m

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24.0 km

Bridle Path to Lough Veagh, Glenveagh National Park

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The bridle path takes you down a wonderful valley towards Lough Veagh. The views are incredibly scenic and the trail is usually pretty quiet so plenty of time for peace and solitude.

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24.8 km

View of Lough Veagh Valley, Glenveagh National Park

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Glenveagh National Park is located in the heart of County Donegal, amidst the wild and rugged landscape of the Derryveagh Mountains. Its pristine habitats and protected wildlife, as well as …

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25.5 km

Glenveagh Valley

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This valley has a fantastic perspective looking down to Lough Veagh. With a waterfall along the way as well as several interesting patches of woodland it can't get much better than this path.

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25.8 km

Glenveagh Gravel Trail

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A rough gravel section leads down from the road, along Lough Veagh and towards the castle. It's calm and serene down here and the view is incredibly scenic. It's best …

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26.9 km

Glenveagh Bothy

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The hut is locked. You can't take a break or sleep there.

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31.0 km

Glenveagh Castle Gardens

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When I got into the garden, I saw the gardener in a camouflage suit and with a net over his head, after which I admired the flowers and stood still, …

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31.1 km

Glenveagh Castle

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Here you can walk, fish, admire Glenveagh Castle and the beautiful gardens.
Then sit comfortably in the café and round off the tour with tea and cake.

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34.1 km

View of Glenveagh Lake

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Amazing gravel route into Glenveagh National Park

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59.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.4 km

17.5 km

1.16 km

127 m

Surfaces

23.2 km

17.7 km

10.7 km

7.55 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Monday 6 April

17°C

7°C

78 %

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Glenveagh Castle Gardens – Glenveagh Castle loop from Swilly

Bridle Path to Lough Veagh, Glenveagh National Park

View of Lough Veagh Valley, Glenveagh National Park

Glenveagh Valley

Glenveagh Gravel Trail

Glenveagh Bothy

Glenveagh Castle Gardens

Glenveagh Castle

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