Burtonport Loops - Lúb Cheann Bhaile Cruaiche
Walking Trail · Donegal
Burtonport Loops - Lúb Cheann Bhaile Cruaiche is a 6.8 km easy waymarked loop in Donegal, starting near Burtonport.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 1.5 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Burtonport Harbour, near Burtonport.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 54.98306, -8.44174
- Irish Grid reference
- B 717 151
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 1
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.
Public transport
SITT Rural Transport 074 97416949
About the trail
This lovely looped walk takes you from Burtonport harbour along the old railway corridor and back again via quiet country lanes and road. The walk is filled to the brim with spectacular views, a vast array of flora & fauna and a fabulous woodland of beautiful ash trees.
Before you go
Please keep dogs under close control
- Waymarking
- Orange arrows on white background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Burtonport Old Railway Walk Committee
St Columbas Community Centre 074 95 42774
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.
- Siúlóid an tSean Bhóthar Ianrainn 24 m away · 5.3 km trail
- Burtonport Loops - Lúb Chroicheach Mhór 1.7 km away · 4.6 km trail
- Árainn Mhór Conairí Snorclála - An Charraig Liath Mhór 3.4 km away · 0.5 km trail
- Árainn Mhór Conairí Snorclála - An Pointe 3.4 km away · 0.5 km trail
- Slí Árann Mhór Loop 3.6 km away · 17.8 km trail
- Dungloe River Walk incorporating Cope Mountain Walk 6.3 km away · 3.6 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Burtonport Loops - Lúb Cheann Bhaile Cruaiche?
6.8 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 2 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1.5 hours.
How hard is the Burtonport Loops - Lúb Cheann Bhaile Cruaiche?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Burtonport Loops - Lúb Cheann Bhaile Cruaiche start?
Starts at Burtonport Harbour, near Burtonport. The trailhead is at 54.98306, -8.44174 (Irish Grid B 717 151).
Can you bring a dog on the Burtonport Loops - Lúb Cheann Bhaile Cruaiche?
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.
Can you get to the Burtonport Loops - Lúb Cheann Bhaile Cruaiche without a car?
SITT Rural Transport 074 97416949.
Who manages the Burtonport Loops - Lúb Cheann Bhaile Cruaiche?
Burtonport Old Railway Walk Committee. 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.