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Beautiful river view – Gleniff Horseshoe loop from Classiebawn Castle

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Beautiful river view – Gleniff Horseshoe loop from Classiebawn Castle

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Beautiful river view – Gleniff Horseshoe loop from Classiebawn Castle

03:12

52.4km

410m

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: June 25, 2026

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Parking

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3.36 km

Creevykeel Court Tomb

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a very nice Gangrab and worth a detour.

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11.4 km

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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15.3 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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19.0 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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22.0 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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41.3 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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52.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.8 km

4.19 km

227 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.6 km

21.5 km

227 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

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Monday 13 July

26°C

11°C

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Beautiful river view – Gleniff Horseshoe loop from Classiebawn Castle

Creevykeel Court Tomb

View of Benbulben

Gleniff Coffee Cart

Beautiful river view

Gleniff Horseshoe

Views of Benbulben on the Horseshoe Loop

Tullaghan High Cross

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