Maghery Beach – View of the Irish Coast loop from Dungloe

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Maghery Beach – View of the Irish Coast loop from Dungloe

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Maghery Beach – View of the Irish Coast loop from Dungloe

01:35

24.3km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 27, 2026

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671 m

Donegal cycle route road

Highlight • Cycleway

One of the least interesting parts of the bike route.

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996 m

The Pond

Highlight • Structure

"The Pond" is a popular local name for the outdoor swimming pool located on Quay Road in Dungloe.
This tidal pool is a beloved spot for locals and visitors alike, …

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6.80 km

Maghery Beach

Highlight • Beach

Maghery Beach is a long, quiet beach on the west coast of Donegal, enclosed between low dunes and the open Atlantic Ocean. From here you look out over the rocky …

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7.77 km

Crohy Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

You are on the rugged Mullaghmullan peninsula in County Donegal, a place where the Wild Atlantic Way shows its most untamed face. Here, high above the crashing surf, Crohy Tower …

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7.80 km

View of the Irish Coast

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Iconic road, especially by bike.

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10.7 km

Viewpoint Bench Near Crohy

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this point, a solitary bench stands with a magnificent view over the rugged coastline of Crohy. You look out over rock plateaus, deep inlets, and the open Atlantic horizon. …

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12.2 km

View of the ringfort

Highlight • Historical Site

Round early medieval settlement (500–1100 AD) with earthen rampart and ditch. Not a military fort, but a fortified farmstead. Common in the Irish landscape.

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12.4 km

Rocky road to Black Point and Murraghmullan

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The trail from the coast road to the coast path follows an old boreen; the old Irish word for a track. It's rough but easy walking with great views. Once …

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