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Lough Eske – View of Lough Eske loop from Lougheask Demesne

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Donegal

Lough Eske – View of Lough Eske loop from Lougheask Demesne

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Lough Eske – View of Lough Eske loop from Lougheask Demesne

01:19

18.0km

340m

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: June 18, 2026

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Parking

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563 m

Lough Eske

Highlight • Lake

Lough Eske is an unspoilt hidden gem and you can walk there from Donegal on the Bluestack Way. It is popular for fishing and even has it's own monster, 'Eskie' which was spotted back in 1998.

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View of Lough Eske

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lough Eske is a 900 acre (364 hectare) natural lake in County Donegal. It supplies the River Eske and is surrounded by and fed from the Bluestack Mountains.

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End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

586 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

586 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Thursday 16 July

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