County
Donegal
Distance
2.8 km
Duration
2 hours
Difficulty
Challenging
Total Ascent
100 m
Activity
Hiking
At the trailhead
- Parking · Ards Forest Park
- Toilets
- Dogs allowed
This relatively short but difficult trail takes the walker through some of the higher parts of Ards Forest Park. Following forest track, you will pass through semi-natural oak woodland and by the shores of Loughs Lily and Manus with panoramic views of Donegal’s rugged Atlantic coastline.
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Route data: Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland
Elevation profile
Elevation data: EU-DEM 25 m © European Union, Copernicus. Profile follows the main waymarked line.
Along the way
Food & drink
Nature & wildlife
Data sources: map & points of interest © OpenStreetMap contributors · facilities from Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland · species via GBIF · protected areas via NPWS.