Ballyshannon Town Center – Mullaghmore Head loop from Ballyshannon

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Ballyshannon Town Center – Mullaghmore Head loop from Ballyshannon

Moderate

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Ballyshannon Town Center – Mullaghmore Head loop from Ballyshannon

03:08

73.4km

460m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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686 m

Ballyshannon Town Center

Highlight • Settlement

Ballyshannon is thought to be the oldest town in Ireland, created by Royal Charter in 1613. Archaeological sites sites discovered in the town date back as far as 4000 and …

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942 m

The Wee Bakery Coffee Shop Ballyshannon

Highlight • Cafe

The Wee Bakery Coffee Shop Ballyshannon
Address: Main St, Townparks, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, F94 HTW5

Lovely little cafe with friendly staff and tasty food. If you have the opportunity to stop here, do so.

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28.0 km

Gleniff Horseshoe Drive

Viewpoint

50.1 km

Classiebawn Castle

Highlight • Castle

The romantic silhouette on the grassy cliff is that of Classiebawn Castle, inherited by the wife of Lord Mountbatten, who was murdered by the IRA in 1979 on his boat just off the coast.

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51.0 km

Mullaghmore Head

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Open viewpoint northeast of the Mullaghmore Head Sculpture, with a wide panorama over the Atlantic Ocean and the rugged cliffs of Mullaghmore. A quiet, windy photo spot on the highest …

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52.4 km

Palm Trees at Mullaghmore Pier

Highlight • Natural Monument

Quiet picnic spot with views of Mullaghmore Bay, ideally located on the way back from the peninsula loop. A calm, sheltered photo opportunity just before you re-enter the village — perfect as a last break after the rugged coastal sections.

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66.7 km

Donegal Bay

Highlight • Beach

Donegal Bay is the largest bay in Ireland and has Ireland's second highest sea cliffs at Slieve League.

Donegal Bay's beaches are known internationally for their world class surfing due …

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73.4 km

Birthplace of Rory Gallagher

Highlight • Monument

Born in 1948 in Ballyshannon, Rory Gallagher was a renowned Irish blues and rock musician. He recorded many solo albums and also performed in the band Taste, selling over 30 million copies worldwide.

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