Isle of Doagh. Inishowen |
| Location: Mountain Bike Routes Grade: D - Length: 13m |
| First ascent: Alan & Margaret Tees |
| Route Description: |
| The Ride This is for a short winter’s day. The route gives spectacular sea views over Pollan Bay and Glashedy Island, and starts from the comfortable surroundings of the Strand Hotel, Ballyliffin GR C386 484. 1.5 hours, distance 13 km Terrain Along the back of the beach it starts grassy, but conditions underwheel will vary, and can include soft sand or round stones. Beyond the castle it is on quiet roads with lovely views. Approach North along the Inishowen Peninsula, through Buncrana or Carndonagh to Ballyliffin. Route Park at the Strand Hotel, and freewheel pleasantly down the hill in a northward direction to the carpark at the beach Gr 387 495. A grassy track along the back of the beach, makes delightful level pedalling for about 2.5 kilometres, with splendid sea views, to meet the end of a track at Carrickabraghy. The road climbs past the old castle of that name, before descending to Lagacurry (the Craft Village there is worth a visit), with good views over the Lagg (Narrows) and the Knockmany Bens on the other side. Turn inland to Claragh, and descend again to the shore at Doaghmore. This scenic little road follows the coastline around the east side of Doagh Island, with a couple of short hills, to rejoin the main (Well, Mainer!) road at GR 422 498, and then the proper main road at GR 407489 (Lackboy). Two kilometres on this quite busy thoroughfare will bring you back to the Strand Hotel. 1.5 hours 13 kilometres Terrain, Minor surfaced roads, grassy track. Largely level and hills are short. |
 Doagh Island - Mountain Bike Route |
| Comments |
Alan - 28/01/2013 |
Route Number: 2734