Ned's Point Fort – Muff loop from Buncrana

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Ned's Point Fort – Muff loop from Buncrana

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Ned's Point Fort – Muff loop from Buncrana

03:44

60.5km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26 m for 252 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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153 m

Ned's Point Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

The fort at Ned's Point is part of a Napoleonic defence system to prevent an invasion by the French during the war. Although you cannot enter the fort, the area around is stunning with gorgeous views across Lough Swilly.

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2.89 km

Swan Park Gravel Path

Highlight • Trail

10.6 km

Fahan Cross Slab

Highlight • Historical Site

This elaborately carved cross-slab is thought to be from the 7th-8th century CE. The slab is thought to mark the grave of St Mura (550-645).

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28.1 km

Muff

Highlight • Settlement

Muff, derived from the Irish word 'Magh' (meaning 'plain') is a village near the mouth of the River Foyle as it converges into Lough Foyle. It's close to the border separating the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

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28.2 km

View of Malin Head

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of Malin head from the pretty village of Muff. The roads around the town are very pleasant also.

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47.5 km

Lough Turk

Highlight • Lake

Lough Turk is a reservoir, created by the construction of the Pollan Dam (also known as the Eddie Fullerton Dam). It supplies drinking water to the surrounding area. The reservoir …

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