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Northern Ireland

Lough Melvin – Ballyshannon Town Center loop from Garrison

Road cycling routes

Northern Ireland

Lough Melvin – Ballyshannon Town Center loop from Garrison

Moderate

5.0

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2

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Lough Melvin – Ballyshannon Town Center loop from Garrison

01:47

36.6km

300m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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After 35.6 km for 421 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

52 m

View of Lough Melvin from Garrison

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice village green with toilets and Loch side views

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2

458 m

Picnic Table and Spar

Highlight • Rest Area

3

1.86 km

Lough Melvin

Highlight • Natural

The shimmering waters of Lough Melvin attract anglers from around the world for its beauty and diverse fish. The lake is home to three unique species of trout, as well …

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4

13.9 km

Birthplace of Rory Gallagher

Highlight • Monument

Born in 1948 in Ballyshannon, Rory Gallagher was a renowned Irish blues and rock musician. He recorded many solo albums and also performed in the band Taste, selling over 30 million copies worldwide.

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5

14.0 km

The Wee Bakery Coffee Shop Ballyshannon

Highlight • Cafe

The Wee Bakery Coffee Shop Ballyshannon
Address: Main St, Townparks, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, F94 HTW5

Lovely little cafe with friendly staff and tasty food. If you have the opportunity to stop here, do so.

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6

14.7 km

Ballyshannon Town Center

Highlight • Settlement

Ballyshannon is thought to be the oldest town in Ireland, created by Royal Charter in 1613. Archaeological sites sites discovered in the town date back as far as 4000 and …

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7

16.3 km

River Erne

Highlight • River

Flowing 80 miles (129 km) from Slieve Glah to the Atlantic Ocean, the River Erne is the second-longest river in Ulster. The river winds through beautiful countryside in both the …

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18.0 km

Assaroe Reservoir

Lake

9

35.8 km

Roogagh Waterfall

Highlight • Forest

Surrounded by green rolling countryside, Roogagh Waterfall is a pretty nature spot on the outskirts of Garrison village close to Lough Melvin. There's a short walk that leads along the river and through woodland to reach the falls.

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36.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.4 km

551 m

469 m

157 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.1 km

10.9 km

436 m

198 m

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Friday 17 July

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