Ballyshannon Town Center – River Erne loop from Belleek

Bike touring routes & trails

Ballyshannon Town Center – River Erne loop from Belleek

Moderate

Ballyshannon Town Center – River Erne loop from Belleek

02:05

34.1km

280m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.56 km

Gravel Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Exciting loose gravel to ride on, would not recommend for a racing bike.

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24.2 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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24.4 km

The Wee Bakery Coffee Shop Ballyshannon

Highlight • Cafe

The Wee Bakery Coffee Shop Ballyshannon
Address: Main St, Townparks, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, F94 HTW5

Lovely little cafe with friendly staff and tasty food. If you have the opportunity to stop here, do so.

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24.6 km

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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25.5 km

Erne Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Great views from the walking/cycle track

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26.6 km

River Erne

Highlight • River

Flowing 80 miles (129 km) from Slieve Glah to the Atlantic Ocean, the River Erne is the second-longest river in Ulster. The river winds through beautiful countryside in both the …

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28.3 km

Assaroe Reservoir

Lake

34.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.8 km

3.55 km

509 m