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Mamore Gap – Malin Head loop from Buncrana

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Mamore Gap – Malin Head loop from Buncrana

Hard

5.0

(1)

25

riders

Mamore Gap – Malin Head loop from Buncrana

06:40

105km

1,210m

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

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

9.74 km

Fort Dunree Café

Highlight • Cafe

Open Monday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm
(4pm in winter). More information at their website: thecoffeecup.ie

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2

12.6 km

Mamore Gap Ascent from Dunree Fort

Highlight • Climb

The climbing to Mamore Gap starts and Dunree Fort. The beauty of the area far outweighs the toughness of the ascent.

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3

15.1 km

Mamore Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

4

16.3 km

Mamore Gap

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This stretch of stunning road is named the Mamore Gap. It is known as the steepest 1km of road in Ireland.

It has spectacular views of Lough Swilly, the Fanad …

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50.0 km

Beach

Beach

6

59.1 km

Malin Head

Highlight • Summit

59.9 km

Ruins

Ruins

8

60.7 km

Malin Head

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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9

63.1 km

View of the Inish Mountains from the Wild Atlantic Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

This breathtaking coastal road is part of the renowned Wild Atlantic Way, a long-distance cycling route along the west coast of Ireland.

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10

98.5 km

View of Muckish Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

Breathtaking views everywhere you look on the Inishowen Peninsula.

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B

105 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

105 km

375 m

127 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

100 km

4.96 km

233 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 18 June

18°C

10°C

97 %

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