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Glenveagh National Park – Upper Lake loop from Glenveagh National Park Visitor Centre

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Glenveagh National Park – Upper Lake loop from Glenveagh National Park Visitor Centre

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Glenveagh National Park – Upper Lake loop from Glenveagh National Park Visitor Centre

01:22

19.0km

270m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 111 m for 76 m

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Parking

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149 m

Glenveagh National Park

Highlight • Forest

At the center of the park on the edge of Lough Veagh is Glenveagh Castle, a late 19th century crenellated manor house built as a hunting lodge. There is also …

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576 m

Nature Cabin at Glenveagh National Park

Highlight • Mountain Hut

943 m

View of Lough Veagh

Highlight • Lake

You can explore Glenveagh National Park on two feet by running alongside Lough Veagh to Glenveagh Castle or heading further afield along the Bridle Path to the southwest which meets …

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2.22 km

Lough Veagh Lakeside Gravel Path

Highlight • Cycleway

This is a great section of gravel between Glenveagh Castle and the visitor's centre. It passes alongside Lough Veagh and is a great opportunity for traffic free cycling.

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2.35 km

Running between Glenveagh Castle and the visitor centre, there are great views of the freshwater lake Lough Veagh. Nestled in the Glenveagh Valley, it's surrounded by the Derryveagh and Glendowan Mountains.

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5.12 km

Upper Lake

Highlight • Lake

8.53 km

St Colmcille's Birthplace Celtic Cross

Highlight • Monument

Marked with a celtic cross is the birthplace of St Colmcille. It was put in place in 1911. Next to the cross is Leac na Cumha or the Stone of …

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9.76 km

St. Colmcille's Abbey and Graveyard

Highlight • Religious Site

On the hill overlooking Akibbon sits the remains of a 10th century abbey and a 16th century church. It is a quiet and peaceful place, perfect for a period of …

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19.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

7.59 km

534 m

464 m

Surfaces

7.15 km

5.20 km

4.31 km

2.29 km

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Thursday 7 May

12°C

6°C

18 %

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Glenveagh National Park – Upper Lake loop from Glenveagh National Park Visitor Centre

01:22h

19.0km

270m

Glenveagh National Park – Upper Lake loop from Glenveagh National Park Visitor Centre

Glenveagh National Park

Nature Cabin at Glenveagh National Park

View of Lough Veagh

Lough Veagh Lakeside Gravel Path

View of Lough Veagh

Upper Lake

St Colmcille's Birthplace Celtic Cross

St. Colmcille's Abbey and Graveyard

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