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The Colmcille Trail

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Ireland

Donegal

The Colmcille Trail

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The Colmcille Trail

01:58

7.27km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Parking

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134 m

Milford

Highlight • Settlement

Milford, or Ballynagalloglagh in Irish, is a small town in Donegal. It's a decent launch base for Glenveagh National Park and the Derryveagh Mountains, which are a drive to the …

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2.44 km

The Colmcille Trail

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The Colmcille Trail (An Cosán Cholmcille in Irish) is a pleasant 7-kilometre (4-mi) loop from Milford. It's named for a 6th-century saint who would visit Lough Colmcille as a youngster …

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3.37 km

Lough Colmcille

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Scenic, peaceful and remote feeling, Lough Colmcille is a lovely little lake. It features on the Colmcille Trail from Milford, a delightful 7-kilometre (4-mi) loop. The trail is named after …

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7.27 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.27 km

2.69 km

318 m

Surfaces

2.91 km

2.67 km

1.40 km

307 m

Elevation

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