• The Donegal Way on foot in 8 days
  • The Donegal Way on foot in 8 days
  • The Donegal Way on foot in 8 days
  • The Donegal Way on foot in 8 days
  • The Donegal Way on foot in 8 days
  • The Donegal Way on foot in 8 days
Ireland

The Donegal Way on foot in 8 days

Réf : OAGCWI

In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    8 days
  • Level
    Confirmed

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Europe / Ireland
  • Age
    From 12 - 75 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    74.67 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler

In a few words

Discover the Donegal Way , an exceptional route combining the Bluestack Way and the Gaeltacht Trails network, in the heart of northwest Ireland. From Donegal Town to Ardara , and then on to Kilcar , this journey reveals an authentic land, shaped by the Atlantic and untouched by mass tourism.

The route begins on the Bluestack Way (47 km), created in 1999, and winds its way into the Bluestack Mountains , whose peaks reach 600 m. Wild and rugged, these hills nevertheless offer an accessible route, mostly remaining below 250 m in altitude. The panoramas alternate between endless moors , peat bogs , hidden valleys, and a multitude of streams, lakes, and rivers .

Joining the Slí Cholmcille , you travel along spectacular, rugged and luminous Atlantic coasts , where small villages and green roads punctuate the walk.

Between living Gaelic culture, raw nature and a sense of independence unique to Donegal, this immersive hike reveals a wild and unspoiled Ireland , ideal for lovers of wide open spaces and authenticity.

The highlights

  • The magnificent cliffs of Slieve League and the Bluestack mountains
  • The pre-Christian cemetery of Disert with a sacred fountain dedicated to Saint Colmcille
  • Maghera Strand, a secluded beach renowned for its golden sand and rocky outcrops
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Confirmed

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 5h30
  • Average distance/day: 17 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 327 m

Management

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Management

Security

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Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
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    Trip to Donegal Town

    • Accommodation B&B
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner not included

    Take the bus to Donegal Town. Located on the northeast shore of Donegal Bay, Donegal is a charming, traditional town offering excellent shopping, restaurants, live music, and peaceful riverside walks. Your accommodation for the night is ideally situated for exploring the town and starting your hike tomorrow on the Bluestack Way.

    Day 1

Note

Daily walking distances may vary depending on the type of accommodation, which is determined by availability.

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.

Access

Departure
Donegal Town Centre, Donegal, Irlande
Day 1 : 16h00
End of stay
An Charraig, County Donegal, Irlande
Day 8 - 10h00

Travel by bus from Dublin to Donegal Town.

Go to the starting point

Access by plane
The nearest airport isDublin DUB

Price details

The price includes

  1. 7 nights in a bed and breakfast (double room)
  2. Breakfasts
  3. Luggage transfers between accommodations
  4. Detailed itineraries
  5. Maps and GPX files
  6. 24/7 assistance, transport instructions
  7. Recommended restaurants
  8. List of items to pack and local travel tips

The price does not include

  1. Flights
  2. Personal expenses
  3. Not all services are indicated in the itinerary.

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

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