Arrival in Donegal town. On the north eastern shore of Donegal Bay, it is a lovely traditional town and the county capital. Your guesthouse is situated 2km from the center on the Bluestack Way with wonderful views of the mountains.

Walk the Bluestack Way following the Eske River to Lough Eske. The Way follows the western shore of the lake and woodlands before climbing the foothills of the Bluestack Mountains. You will be rewarded with beautiful views from the Banagher saddle of Lough Eske and the mountains ahead. Follow the Eglish river valley through the drumlins of south Donegal to the deserted townlands.

Hike to Glenties over the pass at Cloghmeen Hill through blanket bogland with optional extra route to Lough Anna. Walk is through more of the lowland settlements, past the pre Christian graveyard of Disert. Traverse the mountain of Luaghnabrogue to follow through the solitude of the Owenroe River to the sheep farming country south of Glenties. Overnight in Glenties village.

Free day to walk in the Glenties area. Walk through lanes and boglands to the beautiful Lough Naeroaghy on the little drumlin of Derkbeg 330m. Enjoy fabulous views of the Gweebarra Bay and west to the Atlantic.

Follow The Bluestack Way and the Owenea River to Ardara. This walk follows the fishing access route to the Owrnea River on gorse lined paths with the Atlantic ahead and the mountains behind. It’s a relatively easy day’s walking and allows pleanty of time to enjoy the lovely town of Ardara. Overnight Ardara village.

Follow the Slí Cholmcille along the foothills of the Slieve Tooey and Crockuna mountains to Glencolmkille.Transfer by taxi to Maghera Strand. This walk is demanding but very rewarding. Climb by road to the top of the Owenree River valley to look down on Loughros Beg Bay, Maghera Strand and east to Ardara. The Way crosses a mountain pass at 350m to descend by road through sheep farming foothills to the gloriously remote cove of Port. What a place for lunch! (Packed…there’s nothing here but boats and gulls!) Your final climb of the day takes you up Faugher Mountain to descend to the village of Glencolmkille. This remote and beautiful corner of Donegal is also a Gaelic speaking area and has many interesting megalithic and early Christian monuments.

Follow the Slí Colmcille to Cashel via Cornadreeshark and Crockunna hills (200m).with optional route to Slieve League Cliffs. The route to Carrick follows blanket bogland and the traditional cart tracks between the settlements. Teelin Bay is a lovely enclosed fishing harbour, a gentle introduction because over the top are the stunning, exhilarating Slieve League cliffs. Don’t miss them. Your accommodation is near Kilcar.

12 / 14km