Rossguill Peninsula – View of Doagh Bay loop from Melmore

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Rossguill Peninsula – View of Doagh Bay loop from Melmore

Moderate

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Rossguill Peninsula – View of Doagh Bay loop from Melmore

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20.2km

350m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.39 km

Rossguill Peninsula

Highlight • Natural

Rossguill lies between Fanad to the east and Horn Head to the west, a narrow peninsula where heather, dunes, and ocean alternate. The coastline is open and slightly curved, with …

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5.62 km

View of Tranarossan Bay

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From this high point, you look out over Tranarossan Bay, a quiet, semi-circular inlet on the north coast of Rosguill. The view combines clear turquoise water, light sandy beaches, and …

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6.56 km

View of Doagh Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a small car park here so you can pull in and take a moment to enjoy this incredible view. If you are looking for wild beauty, then the Rosguill Peninsula is the place to come.

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6.64 km

Doagh Bay viewpoint

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Rosguill Panorama: The Untamed North Coast.
Photo tip: Use the depth of the coastline to give scale to your photo. The contrasts between the green heath, the dark rocks, and …

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15.4 km

Music Shebeen

Highlight • Pub

Good food and singing

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19.7 km

Melmore Beach

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Located in the shelter of Melmore Head, you will find this spectacular beach. With its fine golden sand and crystal-clear, almost turquoise water, Melmore Beach looks non-Irish on sunny days. …

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20.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

415 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.2 km