Moderate
10
hikers
Burtonport Harbour – Nesbit's Bay loop from Dungloe
03:07
12.0km
70m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Last updated: May 15, 2026
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6.59 km
Burtonport Harbour
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The harbour is an important ferry terminal for visiting Aranmore Island (Árainn Móir),Inishfree Island (Inis Fraoigh), and Rutland Island (Inis Mhic a Doirín). In fact the village was named after …
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7.23 km
The Old Railway Walk
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Tarmac'd trail mostly along the route of the old railway. Originally for transporting fish and seafood brought into Burtonport to Letterkenny and thence across northern Ireland.
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7.40 km
Nesbit's Bay
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The trail passes right along the rocky foreshore, making rockpooling a tempting distraction when the tide is out. You can see Rutland Island across the bay.
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12.0 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
12.0 km
Surfaces
8.87 km
3.18 km
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