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Horn Head Cliffs loop from Creeslough

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Horn Head Cliffs loop from Creeslough

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riders

Horn Head Cliffs loop from Creeslough

02:34

36.5km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

8.19 km

Beach

Beach

2

16.6 km

View of Dunfanaghy and Muckish Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cycling on Horn Head takes in this wonderous view over to Dunfanaghy. Muckish Mountain looms tall behind it, with the Derryveagh Mountains further behind to the west.

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20.2 km

Horn Head Lookout Post (LOP 77)

Highlight • Monument

During World War Two, 83 Look Out Posts (LOPs) were constructed at strategic points around the Irish coast. They allowed the Local Defence Force (LDF) to keep a careful eye …

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4

20.4 km

Horn Head Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Impressive cliff landscape behind Coastguard Hill. If you arrive by bike, you should take the time for a short hike.

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36.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

15.0 km

3.74 km

1.63 km

342 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

13.6 km

4.01 km

332 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (210 m)

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Sunday 11 October

17°C

12°C

85 %

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