Bonny Glen Wood - Lough Namanlagh trail
Walking Trail · Donegal
Bonny Glen Wood - Lough Namanlagh trail is a 1.5 km moderate waymarked linear route in Donegal, starting near Glenties.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 60 mins |
Getting there
Starts at Bonny Glen Forest entrance car park, near Glenties.
Finishes at Bonny Glen Forest entrance car park.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 54.83183, -8.40252
The National Trails Register's own latitude and longitude fields are empty for all 1,186 trails on it. This trailhead comes from Sport Ireland's separate Trailheads dataset, matched to this trail on its register ID.
About the trail
This linear trail on forest road and path takes in Bonnyglen Lough and Lough Namanlagh with some smaller lakes and streams to be seen along the route. There is a number of tree species to be enjoyed in this beautiful and peaceful woodland with a wide variety of wildlife including a heron colony.
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Coillte West
Coillte West
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Elsewhere
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Bonny Glen Wood - Bonny Glen walk 0 m away · 0.9 km trail
- Slí Cholmcille - Sli Dhun na nGall 7.5 km away · 65.3 km trail
- Slí Na Rosann - Sli Dhun na nGall 13 km away · 64.6 km trail
- Dungloe River Walk incorporating Cope Mountain Walk 14 km away · 3.6 km trail
- Burtonport Loops - Lúb Chroicheach Mhór 16 km away · 4.6 km trail
- Burtonport Loops - Lúb Cheann Bhaile Cruaiche 17 km away · 6.8 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Bonny Glen Wood - Lough Namanlagh trail?
1.5 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. Sport Ireland estimates 60 mins.
How hard is the Bonny Glen Wood - Lough Namanlagh trail?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Bonny Glen Wood - Lough Namanlagh trail start?
Starts at Bonny Glen Forest entrance car park, near Glenties. The trailhead is at 54.83183, -8.40252.
Can you bring a dog on the Bonny Glen Wood - Lough Namanlagh trail?
Yes. The register records dogs as allowed. Much of the Irish trail network crosses working farmland, so keep a dog under close control near livestock.
Who manages the Bonny Glen Wood - Lough Namanlagh trail?
Coillte West. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Donegal
Trail data from the Sport Ireland National Trails Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Trailhead coordinates from the companion Trailheads dataset. Snapshot taken 2026-08-13.