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Burtonport Loops - Lúb Chroicheach Mhór
Ailt an Chorráin, Co. Donegal
Free car parking
Free to visit
This is a short 5km looped walk which takes you along a scenic stretch of the Burtonport Old Railway Corridor and back to your starting point at St Columba's Community Centre.

The start and finish points for this walk is St. Columbas Community Centre car park in Acres, Burtonport. The walk which is along some tarred lanes and surfaced track, has an abundance of floura and fauna which provides this trail with a splendid diversity of colour and sound that changes regularly with the seasons. There are many old railway features along the trail including a beautiful stone bridge, accommodation crossing - pillars and a beautiful woodland area.

St. Columbas Community Centre at the carpark is also worth a visit as it houses a fantastic collection of photographs and a railway exhibition courtesy of the local Burtonport Heritage Group.

Trail details

Type:
Walking Trail
Location:
Burtonport Loops
Grade:
Easy
Format:
Loop
Length:
4.60km
Ascent:
2m
Dogs allowed:
Yes
    Time:60 mins
    Nearest town start:Burtonport
    Nearest town finish:Burtonport
    Start point:St Columba’s Community Centre
    Finish point:St Columba’s Community Centre
    Waymarking:Blue arrow and name on white background
    Facilities:Car parking, pubs and restaurant in the village
Tips from locals

Take a ferry to Arranmore Island from Burtonport Pier and walk the 14km Slí Árainn Mhór looped walk.

Contact details
Leckenagh, Co. Donegal, Ireland
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  • Plan ahead and prepare
  • Be considerate of others
  • Respect farm animals and wildlife
  • Travel and camp responsibly
  • Leave what you find
  • Dispose of waste properly
  • Protect nature from fire
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