Trail · County Donegal
Muckish - Lub Loch Achair
8.3 km2 hr 30 minModerateLoop120 m climbNo dogs
This trail follows quiet road, bog track, farm track, open ground, gravel and grass contained within a wild mountain landscape with points of interest and an information board detailing its use as a working railway. Views are varied, overlooking Loch Achair, sea, forest, coastline and mountain.
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Outdoors in County Donegal this week
Best day outdoors: Sun, 1 Nov — dry by day, light winds, up to 11°C
- Thu, 29 Oct14° / 11°Scattered clouds
- Fri, 30 Oct15° / 11°Medium rain showers
- Sat, 31 Oct13° / 5°Drizzle
- Sun, 1 Nov11° / 5°Sun with grey cloud
Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
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Beaches & bathing waters
Forests & woodlands
Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 10 km awayGlenveagh Castle GardensGardenWith all year round access and free entry, the Glenveagh Castle Gardens are a wonderful day out. Situated in Glenveagh National Park in north west County Donegal, the gardens date back to the 1880s. They still feature their original Victorian layout.
Nature spot · 13 km awayInis Bó Finne (Inishbofin Island) - DonegalBeachInishbofinThe sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs and hidden caves of Inis Bó Finne (Inishbofin Island), 3km off the coast of Donegal, is a haven for a myriad of bird life and a popular spot for water sports.