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Willem VS
June 1, 2026
Cycling
Scoltawarra Gap is a quiet mountain pass in the West Donegal interior, where the road winds between low, rounded hills and vast peatlands. The landscape here is open and rugged: wide moors, dark peat loughs, and long sightlines towards the Derryveagh mountains. Due to its remote location, an almost complete silence often prevails, broken only by wind and water. The pass forms a natural passage between the higher plateaus around Doochary and the valleys towards Gweedore, offering a fine glimpse of Donegal's unspoiled interior.
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Best routes near Scoltawarra Gap
7
riders
42.7km
02:47
520m
520m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Hard
2.0
(1)
2
riders
36.9km
02:25
480m
480m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Hard
1
riders
21.0km
01:22
270m
270m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
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Elevation 110 m
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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h
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