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Burtonport Loops - Lúb Cheann Bhaile Cruaiche
Ailt an Chorráin, Co. Donegal
Free to visit
Free car parking
This lovely ca. 7km looped walk takes you from Burtonport Harbour along the old Railway Corridor and back again via quiet country lanes and road.

Leaving Burtonport Harbour, this lovely ca7km looped walk takes you along some of the reclaimed railway corridor which historically connected Burtonport to Derry between 1903 - 1940. The walk leaves the railway corridor at Kinballycrowie and returns to Burtonport Harbour via quiet country lanes and road. The walk is filled to the brim with spectacular views, a vast array of flora and fauna and a fabulous woodland of beautiful ash trees. The trail is flat and ideally suited to walkers and leisure cyclists.

Trail details

Type:
Walking Trail
Location:
Burtonport Loops
Grade:
Easy
Format:
Loop
Length:
6.80km
Ascent:
2m
Dogs allowed:
Yes
    Time:1.5 hours
    Nearest town start:Burtonport
    Nearest town finish:Burtonport
    Start point:Burtonport Harbour
    Finish point:Burtonport Harbour
    Waymarking:Orange arrows on white background
Tips from locals

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

Contact details
Ticket Office, Arranmore Ferry, The Pier, Burtonport, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Leave no trace
  • 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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