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.

The Sonas Trail Walk
Walk Accessibility / Summary: Two distances are available for the walkers. The shorter 5Km walk is suitable for prams/buggies as all of the walk is on tar but good walking shoes and rain gear are advisable. The longer 10Km walk is on mixed terrain, not suitable for prams/buggies. Requires moderate level of fitness and good walking shoes and rain gear are a prerequisite.
There are longer distances available with maps and suggested routes provided for the more enthusiastic and adventurous. For more information contact Sonas B & B. www.sonasbandb.com or phone 00 353 (0)749155401 or 00 353 (0)868347708. Directions: Sonas B&B is situated off the R245 road midway between Cranford and Carrigart. From Milford turn left at Sweeney's Petrol Station and Shop at the Devlinreagh Gap (L53423). Follow directions for Sonas B&B.

Glen 5 mile walk.
From Glen village take road up past Olde Glen bar travelling South. Continue uphill to top of hill on Glen – Cranford road. Take 1st right at the top of hill, continue on and take 1st right and 1st right again, continue on that road and its all downhill into Glen village. Lovely peaceful and scenic walk.

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.