Creevy Coastal Walk
Walking Trail · Donegal
Creevy Coastal Walk is a 4.4 km moderate waymarked loop in Donegal, starting near Ballyshannon.
Notice from the trail operator
Beware of cliff edge and steep slope
As recorded in the register on 2026-08-13. Check with Creevy Community Group before travelling.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 1 hour 30 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Creevy Pier, 6km from Ballyshannon.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 54.53022, -8.25529
- Irish Grid reference
- G 83523 64665
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheets 11 and 16
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 trail takes the walker along the stunning coastline on clifftop path (includes uneven surface, soft ground and loose stone) and scenic country roads. West from the trailhead brings you on the loop along the coast taking in Kildoney Point and on to the Barr House before circling around the country roads and Gillespie's Lane back onto the coastal path to the pier. Also walk eastwards from the Pier to Killbarron Castle Viewpoint and the ruins of the medieval castle (not accessible). Throughout views are spectacular encompassing Donegal Bay, Sliabh Liag, St. John's Point and Mullaghmore. Enjoy the flora and fauna, the sights and sounds of the maritime life including birds and perhaps a pod of dolphins.
- Waymarking
- Blue arrow on white background
- Dogs
- No
Who manages it
Creevy Community Group
Email: [email protected] Creevy Community Group on facebook
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Ballyshannon Cycle Hub Loop 1 5.3 km away · 36.1 km trail
- Ballyshannon Cycle Hub Loop 2 5.3 km away · 35.6 km trail
- Bunduff River Walk 11 km away · 1.1 km trail
- Mullaghmore Head Loop 14 km away · 4.5 km trail
- Donegal Cycle Route 16 km away · 221.2 km trail
- Bluestack Way 17 km away · 64.1 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Creevy Coastal Walk?
4.4 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 34 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour 30 minutes.
How hard is the Creevy Coastal Walk?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Creevy Coastal Walk start?
Starts at Creevy Pier, 6km from Ballyshannon. The trailhead is at 54.53022, -8.25529 (Irish Grid G 83523 64665).
Can you bring a dog on the Creevy Coastal Walk?
No. The register records dogs as not allowed on this trail.
Who manages the Creevy Coastal Walk?
Creevy Community Group. 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.