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Ardara – Glengesh Valley loop from Leo's Tavern

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Ardara – Glengesh Valley loop from Leo's Tavern

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7

riders

Ardara – Glengesh Valley loop from Leo's Tavern

07:25

156km

1,840m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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43.4 km

Ardara

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Ardara or in Irish "Ard an Rátha" means "height of the fort" and is pronounced "Ardra".
Ardara is a lively and bustling city that is very popular with holidaymakers, with …

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50.7 km

Glengesh Valley

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A deep, V-shaped valley stretching between Ardara and Glencolumbkille, carved by ancient glaciers and surrounded by steep, green-grass slopes. The road winds down in wide hairpin bends, offering ever-new views …

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84.7 km

View of Muckross Head

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It is indeed really nice to ride. And... there is no traffic here.

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90.7 km

Stunning views

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Fantastic views south looking out to Donegal Bay.

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132 km

Toome Lough

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156 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

98.6 km

30.4 km

26.9 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

132 km

24.0 km

< 100 m

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Saturday 11 July

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