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Mamore Gap – Malin Head loop from Buncrana

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Mamore Gap – Malin Head loop from Buncrana

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Mamore Gap – Malin Head loop from Buncrana

06:41

106km

1,220m

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 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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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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9.86 km

Fort Dunree

Highlight • Historical Site

Opened to the public in 1986, Fort Dunree provides rich history, vibrant wildlife and the opportunity to soak up some superb coastal views. The Military Museum is a fascinating place …

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12.8 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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15.3 km

Mamore Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

16.5 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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50.2 km

Beach

60.3 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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62.6 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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63.4 km

Ruins

98.8 km

View of Muckish Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

Breathtaking views everywhere you look on the Inishowen Peninsula.

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106 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

105 km

497 m

127 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

100 km

5.03 km

389 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

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Weather

Tuesday 11 August

24°C

14°C

38 %

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Mamore Gap – Malin Head loop from Buncrana

Fort Dunree Café

Fort Dunree

Mamore Gap Ascent from Dunree Fort

Mamore Pass

Mamore Gap

View of the Inish Mountains from the Wild Atlantic Way

Malin Head

View of Muckish Mountain

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