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Lough Eske – Donegal Castle loop from Lough Eske

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Ireland

Donegal

Lough Eske – Donegal Castle loop from Lough Eske

Moderate

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Lough Eske – Donegal Castle loop from Lough Eske

03:00

48.5km

530m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 38.5 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.98 km

Lough Eske Boardwalk

Highlight • Trail

The boardwalk alongside Lough Eske makes for a fun and unique section of running.

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5.11 km

Lough Eske

Highlight • Lake

Lough Eske is an unspoilt hidden gem and you can walk there from Donegal on the Bluestack Way. It is popular for fishing and even has it's own monster, 'Eskie' which was spotted back in 1998.

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30.6 km

Salthill Cabin at Mount Charles Pier

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On the edge of the village of Mountcharles, this long, narrow pier juts into the bay. It is a simple but characterful place: fishing boats, tidal channels and a wide …

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38.1 km

Donegal

Highlight • Settlement

Donegal (Dún na nGall) lies in the very south of the county, between Donegal Bay and the Blue Stack Mountains. It's the biggest town around, with plenty of pubs, hotels …

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38.3 km

Donegal Castle

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Donegal Castle is the heart of the town of the same name in Northern Ireland. For many centuries, the striking building has had a significant impact on the cityscape and …

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48.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.6 km

3.84 km

889 m

812 m

370 m

Surfaces

34.6 km

12.2 km

1.61 km

143 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

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Monday 1 June

16°C

9°C

55 %

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Lough Eske – Donegal Castle loop from Lough Eske

Lough Eske Boardwalk

Lough Eske

Salthill Cabin at Mount Charles Pier

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Donegal Castle

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