North West Trail
Donegal, Ireland
Point-to-point trail in Donegal, Ireland. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 68.4 mi (110.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,287 ft (1,002 m)
- Est. Time
- 7 hr 20 min
- High point
- 600 ft (183 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Donegal Castle 39.2 mi (63 km) from start
- Historic site: Four Masters Memorial 39.2 mi (63.2 km) from start
- Shelter 39.3 mi (63.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Abbey Asseroe 55.9 mi (90 km) from start
- Visitor center 56 mi (90.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Dungravenen 56.6 mi (91.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Rory Gallagher 57.1 mi (92 km) from start
- Bike repair station 57.2 mi (92 km) from start
- Visitor center 63.1 mi (101.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about North West Trail
How long is North West Trail?
North West Trail is 68.4 mi (110.1 km) long. Most people take about 7 hr 20 min. It climbs 3,287 ft (1,002 m) in total, up to a high point of 600 ft (183 m).
How hard is North West Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for North West Trail?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on North West Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 39.2 mi (63.2 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 39.3 mi (63.3 km), 57.2 mi (92.1 km), 63.1 mi (101.5 km).
Is North West Trail shaded?
Mostly exposed (23% under trees).
What can you do on North West Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near North West Trail?
McCauley's Restaurant, 0 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Gallagher's, 0.1 mi (0.2 km).
Is this a good week for North West Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Greenbrae Donegal · Easy · 3 mi (4.9 km)
- Faughan Valley Cycleway Route 1 Donegal · Hard · 24.2 mi (39 km)
- Newtonstewart Bypass Cycle Path Donegal · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Killeter To Gortin Donegal · Hard · 11 mi (17.7 km)
- Sperrins Route 6 - Derg Valley Cycle Route Donegal · Hard · 29.9 mi (48.1 km)
- South Sperrins Scenic Route Sperrin AONB · Moderate · 4.4 mi (7 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap