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Donegal Castle – Ballyshannon Town Center loop from Ballyshannon

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Donegal

Donegal Castle – Ballyshannon Town Center loop from Ballyshannon

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Donegal Castle – Ballyshannon Town Center loop from Ballyshannon

05:45

94.5km

780m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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180 m

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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22.8 km

Donegal Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Ruins of the Franciscan monastery founded in 1474.

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46.4 km

Salthill Cabin at Mount Charles Pier

Highlight • Cafe

On the edge of the village of Mountcharles, this long, narrow pier juts into the bay. It is a simple but characterful place: fishing boats, tidal channels and a wide …

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63.6 km

This is a family run coffee shop, where you can enjoy fabulous views and enjoy homemade snacks. Walk around our animal pet area where you can meet pigmy goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, llamas, rabbits and lots more.

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71.8 km

Donegal Castle

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Donegal Castle is the heart of the town of the same name in Northern Ireland. For many centuries, the striking building has had a significant impact on the cityscape and …

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71.9 km

The Diamond, Donegal Town

Highlight • Monument

The central square of the place.

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94.3 km

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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94.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.9 km

43.3 km

1.25 km

133 m

Surfaces

66.4 km

28.1 km

116 m

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Donegal Castle – Ballyshannon Town Center loop from Ballyshannon

Birthplace of Rory Gallagher

Donegal Abbey Ruins

Community Memorial Stone

Salthill Cabin at Mount Charles Pier

Salthill Cabin

Donegal Castle

The Diamond, Donegal Town

Ballyshannon Town Center

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