Day 1 - Arrival to Donegal Town

On the north eastern shore of Donegal Bay, the town is a lovely traditional town, and the county capital. Your guesthouse is situated 2km from the town on the Bluestack Way at Lough Eske with wonderful views of the mountains. Dinner is available in your guesthouse or in Donegal town.

Day 2 - Lough Eske

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. Your hosts will transfer you from the end of the walk back to your guesthouse.
Distance 20km. Ascents 440m. Approximate walking time 5 hours.

Overnight accommodation Lough Eske.

Day 3 - Bluestack Mountians to Glenties

Hike to Glenties over the pass at Cloghmeen Hill through blanket bogland. Your hosts will transfer you to where the walk finished yesterday. Today’s 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.
Distance 13km. Ascents 370m. Approximate walking time 4 hours. Optional extra route to Lough Anna (5km).

Overnight accommodation in Glenties.

Day 4 - Free Day in Glenties

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. 
Distance 14km. Ascents 130m. Approximate walking time 4 hours.

Overnight accommodation in Glenties.

Day 5 - Glenties to Ardara

Follow The Bluestack Way and the Owenea River to Ardara. Today’s 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.
Distance 12km. Ascents 80m. Approximate walking time 4 hours.

Overnight accommodation in Ardara.

Day 6 - Ardara to Glencolumbkille

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 Glencolumbkille. This remote and beautiful corner of Donegal is also a Gaelic speaking area and has many interesting megalithic and early Christian monuments.
Distance 20km. Ascents 630m. Approximate walking time 6 hours.

Overnight accommodation in Glencolumbkille.

Day 7 - Free Day Glencolumbkille

Rest day in Glencolmbcille to enjoy this fascinating corner of Ireland with its many cultural and historical aspects. Coastal cliffs walk from the village to Sturrall Head and return via Garveross Mountain.

Overnight accommodation in Glencolumbkille.

Day 8 - Glencolumbkille to Cashel

Follow the Slí Colmcille to Cashel via Cornadreeshark and Crockunna hills (200m). 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 hosts will collect you from Teelin and transfer you to your accommodation near Kilcar.
Distance 14km. Ascents 310m. Approximate walking time 4 hours.

Overnight accommodation in Kilcar.

Day 9 - Slieve League Cliffs

Your host will assist you with a transfer to and from Teelin. Hike the Slieve League cliffs at Bunglass, hiking along some of the highest cliffs in Europe.
Distance 12km. Ascents 550m. Approximate walking time 4 hours.

Overnight accommodation in Kilcar.

Day 10 - Departure from Kilcar

Scheduled bus services from Kilcar to Donegal for onward connections.