Walking/Cycling
(Extract from Brendan Rohan's Dunfanaghy Walk Guide) Download Brochure Here
The whole area is a walkers and ramblers paradise. There are quiet country lanes, the bed of the old Lough Swilly narrow-gauge railway line (still walkable through spectacular scenery, from Creeslough to Dunlewey), and all the hills, cliffs and mountain ridges that abound, to a spur of the Ulster Way, which ends at Falcarragh.
"I'm mindful too, that often I am watched,
By some old man, who marvels at my favourite stand,
And knows, as I know, the beauty of this place.
This beauty that is, now, and can't be missed,
Lest we should pass along this road ...
In poverty".
Exercise great care near water and cliffs. Dress appropriately (strong shoes, hat and waterproofs). It is advisable to tell some responsible person your route, intentions and time of return. Never cross private land without the owner's permission, and always obey the Country Code: - leave gates as you find them, take your litter home, keep dogs under control, do not light fires. Above all, enjoy the experience.
Cycling Holidays
For the cycling enthusiast, Arnolds Hotel have put together a cycling package which includes bicycles, Ordnance Survey map and suggested routes which will allow you to explore the ever changing landscape of Sheepahaven Bay and Northwest Donegal at your leisure.
Other Details
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Walk 1 - Dunfanaghy Area
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Walk 1
Dunfanaghy Village
Starting point, Presbyterian Church (Distance, 1.5Km - 1 mile)
The name Dunfanaghy translates to Fort of Fionnchu or
09 Jun 2007
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Walk 2 - Dunfanaghy - Corgreggan
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The first 3 1/2 miles (5.5Km) of this walk is along a quiet third-class road leading south from the village, via Port Lake where its Crannog can be clearly seen from the lane to ...
08 Jun 2007
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Walk 3 - Tramore (footpath and beach)
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This walk leads you first to Horn head bridge, which you will note has 12 eyes, but only 2 in use due to the silting up of the estuary in 1917
07 Jun 2007
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Walk 4 - Horn Head
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Between Horn Head road and the first raid junction there is a private entrance at the edge of the pine forest. In 1700 Captain Charles Stuart, of Bonnie Prince Charlie's royal line, built ...
06 Jun 2007
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Walk 5- Killyhoey
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Following the eastern shore to the inlet from the village leads right into Killahoey Strand. It was here during World War 11 an American bomber made a successful emergency landing
05 Jun 2007
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Walk 6 - Portnablagh - Breaghy - Marble Hill
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Portnablagh (which means 'Harbour of the Buttermilk' - possibly because of the foam caused by huge waves in north-westerly gales) is a very scenic spot with pier, beach, viewing point/car ...
04 Jun 2007
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Walk 7 - Ballymore - Ards Forest Park (road and footpath)
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Several shorter circuits of this walk can be made. It is possible to enter through the main entrance (fee charged for cars) and start from the car park down at the back strand.
03 Jun 2007
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Walk 8 - Ards Friary
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Firstly, drive to the car park at Ards Friary following the road sign "Capuchin Friary" on the N56 north of Creeslough. The church and friary were built in 1966 on the site of Ards House
02 Jun 2007
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