Trail · County Donegal

Inishowen Head Loop

8.3 km2 hr 30 minModerateLoop250 m climbDogs on a lead
Route shape, north at the top · starts and finishes at the dot · Sport Ireland

This wild remote loop follows bog roads, laneways, rough tracks and minor roads and takes in a WWII Lookout Tower on Inishowen Head, the shoulder of Crocknasnug and the point at Portkill from where St Columba left for Iona. There is wonderful coastal scenery including, on clear days, Scotland.

Outdoors in County Donegal this week

Best day outdoors: Sun, 1 Nov — dry by day, light winds, up to 11°C

  1. Thu, 29 Oct14° / 11°Scattered cloudsGreat day outdoors
  2. Fri, 30 Oct15° / 11°Medium rain showersGood day outdoors
  3. Sat, 31 Oct13° / 5°DrizzleGood day outdoors
  4. Sun, 1 Nov11° / 5°Sun with grey cloudGreat day outdoors

Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet

Make a day of it

The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.