View of Doe Castle – Rossguill Peninsula loop from Falcarragh

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View of Doe Castle – Rossguill Peninsula loop from Falcarragh

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View of Doe Castle – Rossguill Peninsula loop from Falcarragh

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90.1km

990m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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30.4 km

Lackagh Bridge

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Lackagh Bridge is an old stone arch bridge over the River Lackagh, at the point where the open moorland of West Donegal gives way to the valleys towards Gweedore. The …

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30.8 km

View of Doe Castle

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Great view of the castle

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37.8 km

It was erected in memory of residents of Mevagh Parish who died in the First and Second World Wars. The cross is richly decorated with traditional Celtic motifs and rests on a pedestal with inscriptions of names and years.

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43.0 km

Music Shebeen

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Good food and singing

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45.8 km

Rossguill Peninsula

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Rossguill lies between Fanad to the east and Horn Head to the west, a narrow peninsula where heather, dunes, and ocean alternate. The coastline is open and slightly curved, with …

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47.1 km

Doagh Bay viewpoint

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Rosguill Panorama: The Untamed North Coast.
Photo tip: Use the depth of the coastline to give scale to your photo. The contrasts between the green heath, the dark rocks, and …

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52.6 km

View of Sheephaven Bay from Downings Pier

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This is the beating heart of Downings. The pier is not only a mooring place for the local fishing fleet, but also a fantastic viewpoint. From the quay, you have …

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90.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.6 km

35.3 km

229 m

Surfaces

78.4 km