Routes

Four waymarked routes on the island and around Ailt an Chorráin, with the distance, time and grade for each. Every route can be walked; some can be cycled.

4 routes

On Árainn Mhór

Slí Árainn MhórDistance14 kmTypical time5 hrGradeModerate
A 14km looped route circling Árainn Mhór on quiet country and bog roads, suitable for walking and cycling. Passes Trá an Chaisil strand, the Twin Lakes and the lighthouse spur.

From Ailt an Chorráin

Crickamore LoopDistance5 kmTypical time1 hrGradeEasy
A 7km loop from Burtonport Harbour, following the old railway corridor out through ash woodland and returning by quiet country lanes.
The Old Railway WalkDistance5.5 kmTypical time1 hrGradeEasy
A linear walk from Burtonport Harbour to Meenbannad Station along the Burtonport–Letterkenny railway, which ran from 1903 to 1940. Stations, gatehouses, cuttings, embankments and a bridge survive along the way.
Kinballycrowie LoopDistance7 kmTypical time1 hr 15 minGradeEasy
A 5km loop from St Columba's Community Centre along a scenic stretch of the old Burtonport railway corridor and quiet country lanes.