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Castle Caldwell Ruins – Ballyshannon Town Center loop from Pettigo

Castle Caldwell Ruins – Ballyshannon Town Center loop from Pettigo

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Castle Caldwell Ruins – Ballyshannon Town Center loop from Pettigo

03:09

73.3km

490m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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12.9 km

Castle Caldwell Gatehouses

Highlight • Castle

Built in the 17th century, Castle Caldwell was part of the Ulster Plantation, a province of Ireland colonised by British settles throughout King James I era. The castle had a …

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Castle Caldwell Ruins

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Built in the 17th century, Castle Caldwell was part of the Ulster Plantation, a province of Ireland colonised by British settles throughout King James I era. The castle had a …

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27.9 km

Birthplace of Rory Gallagher

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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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28.0 km

The Wee Bakery Coffee Shop Ballyshannon

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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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28.7 km

Ballyshannon Town Center

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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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73.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.4 km

24.8 km

252 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

66.8 km

6.39 km

260 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

18°C

10°C

91 %

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Castle Caldwell Ruins – Ballyshannon Town Center loop from Pettigo

Castle Caldwell Gatehouses

Castle Caldwell Ruins

Birthplace of Rory Gallagher

The Wee Bakery Coffee Shop Ballyshannon

Ballyshannon Town Center

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