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Donegal Castle – The Diamond, Donegal Town loop from Donegal

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Donegal Castle – The Diamond, Donegal Town loop from Donegal

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Donegal Castle – The Diamond, Donegal Town loop from Donegal

07:28

115km

1,560m

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: April 4, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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320 m

Donegal Castle

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Fortress of the O'Donnell clan. Located in the middle of the village. Dates from the 15th century.

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473 m

The Diamond, Donegal Town

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The central square of the place.

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975 m

Donegal Abbey Ruins

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Ruins of the Franciscan monastery founded in 1474.

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41.2 km

Viewpoint cliffs with bench

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42.9 km

View of Muckross Head and Inishduff Island

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Muckross Head is visible in all its glory from this viewpoint. Beyond the beach, you can also see the island Inishduff.

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78.0 km

Amazing descent

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79.0 km

View of Glengesh Valley

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Oft called the 'Donegal Pass', there are stunning views looking north east down through the valley to Ardara. The climb from that direction is steeper yet shorter than coming from …

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85.9 km

Ardara Village

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Ardara showcases rural Ireland at its best. The village is beautifully maintained, boasts plenty of traditional pubs, and there are a handful of restaurants serving good food.

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115 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

91.7 km

21.8 km

1.62 km

133 m

Surfaces

105 km

9.90 km

420 m

Elevation

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Donegal Castle – The Diamond, Donegal Town loop from Donegal

Donegal Castle

The Diamond, Donegal Town

Donegal Abbey Ruins

Viewpoint cliffs with bench

View of Muckross Head and Inishduff Island

Amazing descent

View of Glengesh Valley

Ardara Village

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