Drumboe Wood
Drumboe Wood offers a relaxing riverside walk, on which you pass the ruins of the old Drumboe Castle. Coillte, the national forestry authority, have taken great care of this beautiful natural amenity.
Trusk Lough
Trusk Lough boasts its own shore walk round the Lough and also its gravel path walk, which suits all abilities from a short stroll to a grand 4-hour hike! Trusk Lough is only 10 minutes from the centre of town and all information and maps are available at the Tourist office.
Local walking groups organise weekly walks for the more adventurous! Call the tourist office for more information.
The Bluestack Way
Beginning in Donegal Town this National Waymarked Walk brings the walker through the Bluestack Mountains on little used tracks. The walk is 47km long, with another 63km interconnecting paths and walkways. For further information please contact: 074 9735564
Bealach na Gaeltachta
Bealach na Gaeltachta, is a set of long distance walking routes in Donegal which have been developed to the standard of a National Waymarked Way. The long distance walking route is made up of four circular routes, three of which are interlinked. Each route is between 50-70km in length and encompasses mountain, riverside, seaside and finest habitats. The scenery is spectacular and walkers have the opportunity to sample the uniqueness of the Irish language and Donegal culture.
For a brochure and map outlining the walking route contact Gaelsaoire:
Tel: +353 (0)66 9152423
Email: info@gaolsaoire.ie
or visit: www.gaolsaoire.ie
|