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Donegal

Beautiful river view – Gleniff Horseshoe loop from Bundoran

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Bike touring routes & trails
Ireland
Donegal

Beautiful river view – Gleniff Horseshoe loop from Bundoran

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Beautiful river view – Gleniff Horseshoe loop from Bundoran

03:09

51.6km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: April 7, 2026

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450 m

Rory Gallagher Statue

Highlight • Monument

In the heart of Ballyshannon, on the central plaza known as The Diamond, stands the imposing bronze statue of the world-famous blues-rock guitarist Rory Gallagher. The life-size artwork, crafted in …

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4.07 km

Tullaghan High Cross

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Tullaghan High Cross is an early medieval cross that now stands as a boundary monument along the N15, close to the coast and the River Drowes. It is one of …

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15.7 km

Mullaghmore Picnic Area

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Mullaghmore Peninsula: It juts out into Donegal Bay, opposite the peaks of Slieve League. The romantic silhouette on the grassy cliff is that of Classiebawn Castle, inherited by the wife …

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23.0 km

View of Benbulben

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26.8 km

Gleniff Coffee Cart

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Small coffee cart at the southwestern entrance of the Gleniff Horseshoe. Ideal stopping point just before the valley fully opens up. Here you look out onto the first flanks of Benwiskin and the wide basin of the Dartry Mountains.

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26.9 km

Beautiful river view

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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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30.6 km

Gleniff Horseshoe

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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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33.6 km

Views of Benbulben on the Horseshoe Loop

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Feel the energy it’s a magic powerful place

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51.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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50.8 km

709 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.9 km

17.6 km

< 100 m

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