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Castle Caldwell Ruins – Rossnowlagh Beach loop from Rossnowlagh

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Castle Caldwell Ruins – Rossnowlagh Beach loop from Rossnowlagh

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Castle Caldwell Ruins – Rossnowlagh Beach loop from Rossnowlagh

02:59

48.3km

380m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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24.7 km

Castle Caldwell Gatehouses

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Built in the 17th century, Castle Caldwell was part of the Ulster Plantation, a province of Ireland colonised by British settles throughout King James I era. The castle had a …

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24.8 km

Castle Caldwell Ruins

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Built in the 17th century, Castle Caldwell was part of the Ulster Plantation, a province of Ireland colonised by British settles throughout King James I era. The castle had a …

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36.9 km

Columbkille Lough

Lake

47.1 km

A wide Atlantic beach with hard sandbanks where you can easily cycle at low tide. Open views, calm atmosphere and ideal for a break between Ballyshannon and Donegal Bay. It is once again an Irish surf hotspot.

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.9 km

9.58 km

458 m

427 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.1 km

20.4 km

427 m

388 m

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Wednesday 24 June

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