Bunglas to Glenties Trek - International Appalachian Trail (IAT)
The Bunglas to Glenties Trek is part of the International Appalachian Trail (IAT) and can be divided in 3 sections. Let's discover Irish topography and its fantastic views above the sea. The 1rst section of a trek starting from Bunglas to Glenties takes a coastal path between hills and seas from Sliabh Liag to Malinmore. The 2nd section of a trek starting from Bunglas to Glenties takes a mountain path between hills from Malinmore to Maghera. The last section of a trek starting from Bunglas to Glenties takes a mountain path between hills from Maghera to Glenties.
-
Activity: Walking -
Distance: 63.07 km -
Calculated time: 3 days -
Difficulty: Moderate -
-
Return to departure point: No -
Vertical gain: + 1,479 m -
Vertical drop: - 1,558 m -
-
Highest point: 582 m -
Lowest point: 1 m
-
District: Ireland (IE) -
Start: N 54.626593° / W 8.664202° -
End: N 54.795506° / W 8.281284° -
Step by step walk
This walk needs several days, find the details below:
Useful Information
Start : Sliabh Liag Car Park, Sliabh Liag Rd, Croaghlin, Co. Donegal. The IAT begins at the Bunglass car park where information signs, wooden tables and are provided. Excellent views along the jagged coastline and cliffs can be enjoyed from here.
Terrain : Some steep, difficult ground. Can be rocky, boggy and exposed in places. There are boardwalks, stiles and footbridges to cross.
Public Transport : Translink
Facilities : In Malinmore there is a wonderful hostel called Aras Ghleann Cholm Cille Hostel. A great place, incredibly friendly with nice rooms and excellent breakfast. The owner will provide shuttles to and from places along the trail. Ardara is a small town with several good eating spots and pubs. The Nesbitt Arms Hotel is affordable and there is a relaxing pub with good food in the hotel. A great place to stay in Glenties is Campbells Hostel, located just off Main Street. There are plenty of bunk spaces, several private rooms and a large common area and kitchen with reasonable rates available.
Note : OS Map 10, 11
Find International Appalachian Trail (IAT) full route here.
Find more information and walk ideas at Walk NI here.
Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.
During the walk or to do/see around
Slieve League, Gleann Cholm Cille (Gaeltacht region of Donegal), Assarnacally Waterfall.
Other walks in the area
Sliabh Liag to Malinmore - Bunglas to Glenties Trek
Tourist office 15.76 km
+628 m
-708 m
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ireland
This trail is the 1rst section of a trek starting from Bunglas to Glenties. This section takes a coastal path between hills and seas from Sliabh Liag to Malinmore. Let's discover Irish topography and its fantastic views above the sea.
Malinmore to Maghera - Bunglas to Glenties Trek
Tourist office 26.42 km
+709 m
-751 m
9h 35
Difficult
Departure from Ireland
This trail is the 2nd section of a trek starting from Bunglas to Glenties. This section takes a mountain path between hills from Malinmore to Maghera. Let's discover Irish topography and its fantastic views above the sea.
Maghera to Glenties - Bunglas to Glenties Trek
Tourist office 20.88 km
+143 m
-99 m
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Ireland
This trail is the 3rd and last section of a trek starting from Bunglas to Glenties. This section takes a mountain path between hills from Maghera to Glenties. Let's discover Irish topography and its fantastic views above the sea.
For more walks, use our search engine.
The GPS track and description are the property of the author.