Trail · County Donegal

Old Carn Road Drovers Trail

5.6 km3 hrModerateOut and Back154 m climbDogs on a lead
Route shape, north at the top · start (filled) and finish (ring) · Sport Ireland

Suite ar fhánaí íochtaracha an tsléibhe is airde in Inis Eoghain, Sliabh Sneachta (615m). Is eispéireas ar leith do lucht siúlóide é Seanchosán Tréada an Chairn trí thaobh tíre creagach agus fíorálainn Inis Eoghain. Bhainfeadh na radharcanna i ngach treo an anáil díot agus cuimsíonn siad Loch Súilí san iarthar agus Cionn Mhálanna sa tuaisceart. Leanann sé rian gairbhéil ar feadh an bhealaigh rud a fhágann go bhfuil sé fóirsteanach do theaghlaigh i dtimpeallacht shlán gan trácht ar bith. Pointí inspéise: Rí agus Banríon na Mínte, ionad sean-Síbín, críocha paróiste, radharcanna ar lochanna agus ar an chósta.

Located on the lower slopes of Inishowen's highest mountain Sliabh Sneacht (615m). The Old Carn Road Drovers Trail is an exceptional walking experience through the rugged and spectacular Inishowen countryside. The views are breathtaking in all directions and include Lough Swilly to the west and Malin Head to the north. It follows a gravel track in its entirety making it suitable for families in a safe traffic free environment. Point(s) of Interest: King and Queen of the Mintiaghs, Location of former Shebeen, Parish Boundaries, Lakes and Coastal Views.

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

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