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Ireland – Malin Head loop from Straid ED

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Ireland – Malin Head loop from Straid ED

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Ireland – Malin Head loop from Straid ED

04:08

66.4km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.9 km for 194 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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222 m

Glenevin Waterfall Picnic Area

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A well marked trail will take you from the car park or bus stop up to Glenevin Waterfall. It is a great hike to do with children as it is …

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17.0 km

Birdwatching Hide

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You can see egrets, seagulls, oystercatchers, curlews...

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22.0 km

Beach

23.8 km

Another beautiful and sparkling clean beach in Donegal. Especially when the tide is out. The water is probably not suitable for swimming due to currents. But it's possible to take a lovely stroll along the beach.
The dunes are impressive.

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33.9 km

Malin Head

Highlight • Summit

34.7 km

Ruins

35.5 km

Malin Head – Northernmost Point of Ireland & ÉIRE Sign

Highlight • Viewpoint

Malin Head is the northernmost point of Ireland. It's famous among cyclists as being the start or endpoint of the popular ride between Mizen and Malin Head. Many local cyclists …

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35.8 km

Ireland

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The word "Éire" was laid out of stones here in huge letters during the Second World War. That's the Irish name for Ireland. It should indicate to pilots that they were flying over neutral territory.

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36.0 km

Malin Head

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Here you are at the northernmost tip of Ireland - the ideal point to start a long-distance hike or to drive the Wild Atlantic Way on the west coast of …

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66.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.7 km

1.42 km

757 m

372 m

Surfaces

61.0 km

2.68 km

1.61 km

916 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 19 July

17°C

13°C

26 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Birdwatching Hide

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Malin Head

Malin Head – Northernmost Point of Ireland & ÉIRE Sign

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Malin Head

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