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Gleniff Horseshoe Loop – Gleniff Horseshoe Viewpoint loop from Sligo

Gleniff Horseshoe Loop – Gleniff Horseshoe Viewpoint loop from Sligo

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Gleniff Horseshoe Loop – Gleniff Horseshoe Viewpoint loop from Sligo

02:35

52.8km

480m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.27 km

Drumcliff Church, High Cross and Grave of W. B. Yeats

Highlight • Historical Site

The writing on Yeats' grave is Irish legend.

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7.43 km

Drumcliff Round Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful facility.

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21.3 km

Beautiful river view

Highlight • River

A picturesque spot where you can stand on the bridge and watch the river flowing gently below. A great spot to have a rest before the horseshoe.

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26.6 km

Gleniff Horseshoe Loop

Highlight • Trail

The Gleniff Horseshoe is a stunning amphitheatre of beauty and encapsulates everything about romantic Ireland.

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26.9 km

Gleniff Horseshoe

Highlight • Gorge

The Gleniff Horseshoe has spectacular views of the Dartry Mountains and Donegal Bay. The valley was formed during the last Ice Age when the entire valley was carpeted in one …

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27.1 km

Gleniff Horseshoe

Highlight • Gorge

The road leads you up into a high valley between dramatic rock faces. There is nothing but sheep, some ruins and big views up here. Definitely worth a little detour.

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28.7 km

Gleniff Horseshoe Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Whether you walk, run or ride around the Gleniff valley, the views of the escarpment are simply stunning!

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52.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.0 km

14.0 km

1.26 km

244 m

235 m

Surfaces

27.6 km

25.2 km

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

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Weather

Saturday 30 May

17°C

10°C

37 %

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Gleniff Horseshoe Loop – Gleniff Horseshoe Viewpoint loop from Sligo

Drumcliff Church, High Cross and Grave of W. B. Yeats

Drumcliff Round Tower

Beautiful river view

Gleniff Horseshoe Loop

Gleniff Horseshoe

Gleniff Horseshoe

Gleniff Horseshoe Viewpoint

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