Cruckahenny Trail
Walking Trail · Donegal
Cruckahenny Trail is a 10 km moderate waymarked linear route in Donegal, starting near Quigley's Point Village.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 2 hours 30 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Quigley's Point Village.
Finishes at Twin Bridges.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 55.12402, -7.1963
- Irish Grid reference
- C 51316 31026
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
Téann an tslí seo ón bPéire Droichead sna hUillí (in aice le Damba Fullerton) nó sráidbhaile Rinn Uí Choigligh agus sníomhann trí chnoic Chnoc a Chaonaigh. Ag an ard is airde tugann sí radharcanna sonracha ar Loch Feabhail, Binn Fhoibhne, agus cósta Aontroma. Pointí inspéise: Damba Fullerton, fothracha ionad ballaí, feirm ghaoithe This route leaves from the Twin Bridges in the Illies (near the Fullerton Dam) or Quigley's Point Village winding its way through the Cruckahenny hills. At its highest elevation it offers striking views of Lough Foyle, Binevenagh and the Antrim Coast. Point(s) of Interest: Fullerton Dam, Ruined Wallsteads, Windfarm.
- Waymarking
- Red arrow
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
North West Community Development
These walks were developed by: North West Community Development Group Email: [email protected]
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Grania’s Gap Loop 7.2 km away · 6.7 km trail
- Inis Eoghain Cycleway 12 km away · 52.9 km trail
- Old Carn Road Drovers Trail 15 km away · 5.6 km trail
- Slí Croí Inis Eoghain 15 km away · 7.6 km trail
- Meenavogey Trail 15 km away · 3 km trail
- Tip O’Neill Trail 16 km away · 7 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Cruckahenny Trail?
10 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 291 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 2 hours 30 minutes.
How hard is the Cruckahenny Trail?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Cruckahenny Trail start?
Starts at Quigley's Point Village. The trailhead is at 55.12402, -7.1963 (Irish Grid C 51316 31026).
Can you bring a dog on the Cruckahenny 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 Cruckahenny Trail?
North West Community Development. 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.