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, 11 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C

Status Yellow - Rain warning for Donegal

From Thu, 8 Oct, 09:00 until Fri, 9 Oct, 04:00

Heavy spells of rain. 

Be aware of potential impacts:

  • Difficult travelling conditions
  • Localised flooding possible

Issued by Met Éireann · met.ie/warnings

  1. Fri, 9 Oct12° / 10°Medium rain showersWeather warning in force
  2. Sat, 10 Oct12° / 9°Medium rain showersGood day outdoors
  3. Sun, 11 Oct13° / 11°Sun with grey cloudGreat day outdoors

Make a day of it

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