Slí Dhún Gleann Cholm Cille Loop Walks na nGall Slí Cholmcille continues to An Port (follow yellow symbols)

SIGNAL TOWER

Gleann Mullaghtan

Cholm CIONN Cionn na GHLINNE Coilleadh Cille Skelpoonagh Bay An Clochán

Walk

Donegal Garbhros Cill Ghabhlaigh Parking Glen Bay P Gleann Cholm Cille Straid Br. An Droim Rua i Information P Gannew Br. Murlin River Viewing Point

Seating Tower Loop The information in this sheet has been provided by County Council and by third parties for information purposes only. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the content is correct at time of printing, neither Forest/ Drum Loop or contributing third parties can be held responsible Woodland for any errors or omissions.

Maps based on Ordnance Survey by permission under 1 km Licence Number 2003/07CCMA Donegal Co. Co.

Walk Details

In a wonderfully remote location, these two loops (which are fully sign-posted as part of the National Loop Walk network) offer the walker some of the finest walking and coastal views in Ireland. Added to this is a rich cultural and archeological heritage with opportunities along the routes to view numerous historic and religious remains.

Distance: Tower Loop - Approximately 7.5 kms : Tower Loop with Drum Loop - approximately 11 kms Time: Tower Loop - 2 - 3 hrs : Tower Loop with Drum Loop - 3 - 4 hrs Terrain: Quiet roads, bog road/rough track, bog. Grading: Tower Loop - Moderate although there is a steep climb to the tower. Drum Loop - Hard and relatively remote.

Please Note: No dogs are allowed on these routes!

Getting There

Gleann Cholm Cille village is accessed from the direction of Donegal Town via . From the direction of Ardara and access is via the spectacular Glengesh Pass.

Parking is limited in Gleann Cholm Cille village and visitors are asked to park sensitively and to ensure that parked vehicles do not obstruct access for local people or work activities.

Information: For further information on other walks in the area please contact Oideas

Gael in the village on +353 (0)74 97 30 248 or visit www.oideas-gael.com. Glenties Ardara Gleann Cholm Cille For general information on walking in , please DONEGAL TOWN contact Fáilte Ireland North West on 07491 21160 or visit Killybegs www.walkingdonegal.ie or www.donegal.ie. Gleann Cholm Cille Loop Walk

This Project has been supported by the European Union under the EU Programme for Peace & Reconciliation These information sheets have been prepared by 2000-2006 (Peace II) and part financed by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 2000-2006 Donegal County Council c through the Special EU Programmes‘ Body.