Slí Árann Mhór Loop

Slí Árainn Mhór Loop is suitable for walking and cycling

Walking
County Donegal
4/5
1 review
Grade Moderate
Length 17.8 km
Am 5 hours
Format Loop
Ascent 400 m
Start Point
Old Pier, Leadhb Gharbh, Árainn Mhór Island
Finish Point
Old Pier, Leadhb Gharbh, Árainn Mhór Island
Nearest Town to Start Burtonport
Grid Ref. B 682 158
Lat. and Long. 54.98865, -8.49683
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The walk takes you on tarred road as it circles the island bringing you to the wild and uninhabited interior and western side of the island as well as through the houses concentrated along the southern and eastern sides. There is a spur walk to the remote Lighthouse. Views are of superb coastal and island scenery.

Maps and other information

Slí Arainn Mhor Map

External Links

Facilities

Limited Services Árainn Mhór: Toilet facilities, Food & Drink
Full Services Ailt an Chorráin

Map Guides

Map Guides

Bealach na Gaeltachta Sli Dhun na Gall Sli na Rosann - Udaras na Gaeltachta

OSI Maps

OSI Maps

Discovery Series Sheet 1
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4/5
06/14/2013

Mark from Donegal

I walked the Arranmore loop recently, including the spur to the lighthouse. The weather was fantastic and the views were spectacular. At various points on the walk, there are picnic tables or seats which have been strategically placed to take in some amazing views. This is a really nice touch. Also there are a number of information stands along the walk giving interesting facts about the island and its history.The walk is mainly on narrow roads but there is almost no traffic. In the sunshine the island looked extremely scenic and is well worth a visit. A lot of thought and effort has gone in to making this a really good medium distance loop walk

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