Nesbit's Bay – Burtonport Harbour loop from Rutland Island

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Nesbit's Bay – Burtonport Harbour loop from Rutland Island

Easy

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Nesbit's Bay – Burtonport Harbour loop from Rutland Island

01:33

5.99km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.04 km

Nesbit's Bay

Highlight • Beach

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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5.21 km

The Old Railway Walk

Highlight • Trail

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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5.85 km

Burtonport Harbour

Highlight • Structure

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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5.99 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.46 km

376 m

155 m

Surfaces

2.75 km

2.71 km