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Trail · County Donegal

Siúlóid Cois an Ghaoth

0.8 km20 minModerateLinear

Route shape, north at the top · start (filled) and finish (ring) · Sport Ireland

This walk is a short but attractive path along the tree-lined banks of the Gweedore River estuary.

Time given to walk trail is there and back - distance given for trail is also there and back

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

Fri, 9 Oct12° / 10°Medium rain showersWeather warning in force
Sat, 10 Oct12° / 9°Medium rain showersGood day outdoors
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.

Trails & walks

Trail · 800 m awaySiúlóid an Chlocháin Bhig6.3 km2 hrModerateLoopThis trail has several historical points with breath-taking views. Seating and picnic benches can be found along the way to allow you to appreciate this scenic walk.

Trail · 1.2 km awaySiúlóid Loch na Caillí10.1 km2 hr 45 minModerateLoopThis is a very pleasant walk circling the village of Crolly on track and minor road and extending on bog road to Loch na Cailligh in the hills. It has a short but attractive optional spur along the tree-lined banks of…

Trail · 3.9 km awayLoch Chonaill Railway Walk1 km35 minEasyLinearThis walk on a wide gravelled track provides pleasant easy walking, for most of its length following the north western bank of Loch Chonaill with a lovely open vista of typical Donegal bogland, lakeshore and mountain…

Beaches & bathing waters

Beach · 5.0 km awayCarrickfinnWater quality: Excellent (2025)Blue FlagLifeguards in seasonToiletsCarrickfinn is an extensive sandy beach with a good dune system. The beach is situated in Gweedore Bay which is a Natural Heritage Area that supports many varied coastal habitats and a wide variety of plant species and…

Beach · 7.5 km awayPortarthur, DerrybegWater quality: Excellent (2025)ParkingWheelchair accessDogs on a leadPortarthur beach is a north facing, long sandy beach; confined by a rocky outcrop east of Inishmeane Island to the North and a small estuary to the south. Fixed dunes are frequent throughout the site. They support a…

Forests & woodlands

Forest · 24 km awayBonny Glen Wood2 trailsParking

Parks, gardens & islands

Nature spot · 8.4 km awayGabhla (Gola Island)BeachLess than 2km from the Donegal mainland, the 326 hectare Gabhla Island (Gola Island) is a haven for artists, birdwatchers, photographers, walkers and rock climbers.

Nature spot · 14 km awayInis Fraoigh (Inishfree Island)IslandJust 5km off the coast of Donegal, Inis Fraoigh (Inishfree) is a unique 640 hectare island of sandy beaches, flowering plants and peaceful scenery.