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.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 63.07 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3 days 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 1,510 m
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    Descent: - 1,586 m

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    Highest point: 584 m
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    Lowest point: 1 m

Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

  1. S
  2. 2
  3. E

Notes

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.

Worth a visit

Slieve League, Gleann Cholm Cille (Gaeltacht region of Donegal), Assarnacally Waterfall.

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