The Best Trails in Ulster (Ireland)

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Lough Erne - Killaloe Kayak 4MND

Kayak\/Canoe

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near Lagan, Ulster (Ireland)

hoodt

Distance

135.04nm

Elevation +

994f

TrailRank

28

250km Paddle from Lough Erne across The Shannon-Erne Waterway and down The River Shannon to Killaloe Co.Clare 43 Hours Paddling over five days 4 provinces, 10 counties, 20 locks, 252km of lakes, rivers & canals

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Ballyconnell - Derrycassan lake

Road Bike

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near Ballyconnell, Ulster (Ireland)

Killadden

Distance

7.71mi

Elevation +

325f

TrailRank

27

Ballyconnell to Derrycassan Lake (and return not indicated on this route) is a lovely cycle. Plenty of archaeological sites to visit on the way including a round fort across fields at Derrycassan lake. I suppose for me t...

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Tramore, Dunfanaghy

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near Dunfanaghy, Ulster (Ireland)

vibramhead

Distance

4.94mi

Elevation +

243f

TrailRank

27

Beautiful beach. To get to it from the car park, you have to walk about 2 km across grass-covered dunes, but well worth it.

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Mt. Mukish

Hiking

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near Croaghlosky, Ulster (Ireland)

NoeVitos

Distance

3.34mi

Elevation +

1391f

TrailRank

27

Easy trail to the cross of Mt. Mukish, be aware that once you find the rock arrow in the path, you can turn left directly from there to the top. It would be easier.

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Killykeen Loop Walk

Walking

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near Killykeen, Ulster (Ireland)

Killadden
with

Distance

5.48mi

Elevation +

190f

TrailRank

27

Killykeen Forest Park is a beautiful forest park wrapped around the idyllic Lough Oughter lake system. It has a network of easy woodland walking routes that are accessible for all. Killykeen is located approx 12k . Highl...

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Castle Lake Bailieborough Co Cavan

Walking

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near Spear Vale, Ulster (Ireland)

Gerandliz

Distance

3.71mi

Elevation +

315f

TrailRank

26

Beautiful walk around the lake with diversions through nature beech woodland and the newly planted Peace Forest.

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Burtonport Railway walk

Hiking

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near Burtonport, Ulster (Ireland)

vibramhead

Distance

3.46mi

Elevation +

69f

TrailRank

26

This is a really nice, easy walk on a rail trail near the Burtonport end of the line. Dry, even surface.

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Donegal - slieve league circular walk

Hiking

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near Carrick Lower Bridge, Ulster (Ireland)

annalc

Distance

6.41mi

Elevation +

2034f

TrailRank

26

A lovely circular route starting on the pilgrim path (car park) to summit and then over dead mans pass across the cliff tops to tourist car park (refreshments available in summer) then following small road back down to s...

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Falcarragh to Back Strand. To Errarooey back falcarragh

Road Bike

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near Falcarragh, Ulster (Ireland)

sarah_sayers19

Distance

9.22mi

Elevation +

308f

TrailRank

26

Cycle from falcarragh. To the back Strand beach.. To Errarooey back to falcarragh lovely Sunday for it

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Burtonport Railway

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near Kildaragh, Ulster (Ireland)

vibramhead

Distance

5.46mi

Elevation +

135f

TrailRank

25

Beautiful, easy walk in remote area below Muckish Mtn. Best way to reach trailhead is from N-56 near Creeslough. Sign at trailhead says dogs prohibited.

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Loughanleagh Loop - Adrian's Way

Hiking

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near Crossmakeelan, Ulster (Ireland)

Killadden

Distance

2.90mi

Elevation +

377f

TrailRank

25

This is a relatively easy and very pleasant hike. The hike starts just beyond the carpark and seating area if you are coming by road from Kingscourt(7km). The area of Loughanleagh is quite magical and is steeped in a ...

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Donegal-Asarnacally Waterfall[Ardara]-AnPort-Glencolmkille

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near Maghera, Ulster (Ireland)

mars2

Distance

14.30mi

Elevation +

1972f

TrailRank

25

Walk from Asarnacally waterfall via An Port to Glencolmkille. Some parts are difficult due to bog [that is the part underneath Crokuna]. After the waterfall follow the tarred road past some houses into the valley. The pa...

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Deerpark Forest Park

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near Eighter, Ulster (Ireland)

macbre.pl
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Distance

3.05mi

Elevation +

69f

TrailRank

24

The forest area covers 160 ha of broafleaf , conifer and mixed woodland of variable age classes . Some of the old broadleaf trees were planted by the Marquis of Headfort over 100 years ago. The park river flows throug...

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Coolcross Hill, Inishowen, Donegal, Ireland (Marilyn).

Hiking

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near Magheramore, Ulster (Ireland)

David Howells

Distance

1.13mi

Elevation +

364f

TrailRank

24

Coolcross Hill, Inishowen, Donegal, Ireland (Marilyn). I’m keeping these summaries short as I’m on a two month tour of Ireland and there’s a lot of hills to hike and therefore lots of entries. All mapping used are view ...

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Donegall-Glencolmkille-Tower-Glencolmkille

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near Glencolumbkille, Ulster (Ireland)

mars2

Distance

6.35mi

Elevation +

1332f

TrailRank

24

Loop walk around Glencolmkille, upto the signal tower and back. The part further on [Sturrell] after the signal tower is dangerous. This walk is easy, relaxing after the walk from yesterday into Glencolmkille.

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Glenveagh National Park

Road Bike

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near Drumfin, Ulster (Ireland)

degner

Distance

19.95mi

Elevation +

1516f

TrailRank

23

This route is evenly split between roads and tracks, some of which are rough so a mountain bike is ideal but a hardy hybrid should manage. The trails are popular and shared with walkers so take extreme care, especially ...

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Donegal-Glenties-Nacroaghy-Gortnasillagh-Glenties

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near Glenties, Ulster (Ireland)

mars2

Distance

11.55mi

Elevation +

1539f

TrailRank

23

Loop walk from Glenties. The route is unclear after Nacroaghly Lough on the ridge of Mulnamin Hill and Derk beg. Nice views though![Gweebarra Bay and Gweebarra River]. After the ridge just follow the road from the cottag...

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Dungloe River Trail

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near Dungloe, Ulster (Ireland)

vibramhead

Distance

2.18mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

23

Easy, short, beautiful walk in the town of Dungloe along the Dungloe River, Long Lough, and Dungloe Lough.

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Errigal Mountain

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near Dunlewy, Ulster (Ireland)

NoeVitos
with

Distance

2.66mi

Elevation +

1129f

TrailRank

23

Great hike to the top of the Errigal mountain, it's easy with rocky stairs the whole path, if windy it get's a bit harder. There's plenty of parking in the surrondings and from the top the views are amazing.

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Mount Errigal

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near Dunlewy, Ulster (Ireland)

Herrera Pablo

Distance

3.11mi

Elevation +

1470f

TrailRank

23

Uphill to the mount Errigal, from the parking lot. By winter when there is snow, is for experts only.

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Sliabh Sneacht , Inishowen, CoDonegal 4 Jun 2016, 10:20

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near Meenyollan, Ulster (Ireland)

dermot doherty

Distance

6.14mi

Elevation +

1867f

TrailRank

22

Beautiful route to climb Sliabh Sneacht and surrounding hills. Suggest this one be attempted only in dry conditions ( a few days of little or no rain) as way in to Sliabh Sneacht was still quite spongy/wet broken under ...

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Parque eólico de Cark // Cark windfarm

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near Ballinlaght, Ulster (Ireland)

aladino01

Distance

0.67mi

Elevation +

56f

TrailRank

21

<<< English follows >>> Breve paseo por el parque eólico de Cark, al norte de Irlanda. Máquinas Neg Micon 660. <<< English >>> Short walk in the Cark windfarm, north of Ireland. Neg Micon 660 windturbines

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Binnion, Inishowen, Donegal, Ireland (Marilyn).

Hiking

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near Bunacrick, Ulster (Ireland)

David Howells

Distance

1.95mi

Elevation +

761f

TrailRank

21

Binnion, Inishowen, Donegal, Ireland (Marilyn). I’m keeping these summaries short as I’m on a two month tour of Ireland and there’s a lot of hills to hike and therefore lots of entries. All mapping used are view ranger ...

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Bridal and Lakeshore Paths

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near Dunlewy, Ulster (Ireland)

Liam Ferrie

Distance

6.02mi

Elevation +

604f

TrailRank

21

Mostly downhill from the top of the Glen to the castle and then back to the Visitor Centre. Not sure why app stopped collecting data 2 or 3 km before end of walk.

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Lough Nacung

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near Meenacung, Ulster (Ireland)

vibramhead

Distance

4.45mi

Elevation +

505f

TrailRank

21

This is a short stretch of the Sli an Earagall trail, following a gravel track through Coillte timberlands. The track isn't very interesting walking, but there are excellent views across Lough Nacung to Mount Errigal.

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