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Gleniff Horseshoe Loop – Gleniff Horseshoe Viewpoint loop from Tullaghan

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Gleniff Horseshoe Loop – Gleniff Horseshoe Viewpoint loop from Tullaghan

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Gleniff Horseshoe Loop – Gleniff Horseshoe Viewpoint loop from Tullaghan

02:32

49.8km

430m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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16.9 km

Gleniff Horseshoe Loop

Highlight • Trail

The Gleniff Horseshoe is a stunning amphitheatre of beauty and encapsulates everything about romantic Ireland.

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17.2 km

Gleniff Horseshoe

Highlight • Gorge

The Gleniff Horseshoe has spectacular views of the Dartry Mountains and Donegal Bay. The valley was formed during the last Ice Age when the entire valley was carpeted in one kilometre thick ice. When the ice melted and retreated, it hollowed out this picturesque valley.

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17.4 km

Gleniff Horseshoe

Highlight • Gorge

The road leads you up into a high valley between dramatic rock faces. There is nothing but sheep, some ruins and big views up here. Definitely worth a little detour.

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19.0 km

Gleniff Horseshoe Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Whether you walk, run or ride around the Gleniff valley, the views of the escarpment are simply stunning!

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20.9 km

Beautiful river view

Highlight • River

A picturesque spot where you can stand on the bridge and watch the river flowing gently below. A great spot to have a rest before the horseshoe.

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33.0 km

Classiebawn Castle

Highlight • Castle

The romantic silhouette on the grassy cliff is that of Classiebawn Castle, inherited by the wife of Lord Mountbatten, who was murdered by the IRA in 1979 on his boat just off the coast.

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34.4 km

Mullaghmore Head

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Open viewpoint northeast of the Mullaghmore Head Sculpture, with a wide panorama over the Atlantic Ocean and the rugged cliffs of Mullaghmore. A quiet, windy photo spot on the highest part of the north coast, ideal between the sculpture and the western cliff strip.

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35.2 km

Palm Trees at Mullaghmore Pier

Highlight • Natural Monument

Quiet picnic spot with views of Mullaghmore Bay, ideally located on the way back from the peninsula loop. A calm, sheltered photo opportunity just before you re-enter the village — perfect as a last break after the rugged coastal sections.

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49.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.7 km

136 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.0 km

19.7 km

136 m

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Thursday 9 July

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