Doris Russo Trail
Walking Trail · Donegal
Doris Russo Trail is a 4 km moderate waymarked out-and-back route in Donegal, starting near Drom Fraoigh/Drumfries.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 2 hours |
Getting there
Starts near Drom Fraoigh/Drumfries.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 55.21994, -7.48875
- Irish Grid reference
- C 32584 41528
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
Meiriceánach ab ea Doris Rosso a bhog go hInis Eoghain agus a cheannaigh “Teach an Ghleanna” i gCluain Maine i ndiaidh dí dul ar scor. Thit sí i ngrá leis an gceantar agus roimh i bhfad bhí sí ina ceannródaí ar go leor tionscnaimh phobail, leithidí Eas Ghleann Aoibhinn agus lúb Ghleann an Bhuitléirigh. Pointí inspéise: Slí an Atlantaigh Fhiáin, Inis Eoghain 100, Radharcanna Áille, Crann Sí. Doris Russo was an American citizen who following retirement moved to Inishowen having bought the Glen House in Clonmany. Doris fell in love with her adoptive homeland and quickly became the driving force behind many community initiatives including the development of the famous Glenevin Waterfall and Butlers Glen Loop. Point(s) of Interest: WAW, Inishowen 100, Panoramic Views, Fairy Tree
- Waymarking
- Purple 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.
- Fox’s Rock Bullaba (Bulben) Loop 0 m away · 9.3 km trail
- Lenan Loop 2.9 km away · 1.9 km trail
- Tip O’Neill Trail 5.3 km away · 7 km trail
- Umricam Shandrum Trail 5.3 km away · 3.5 km trail
- Glenevin Waterfall Walk 6.3 km away · 0.7 km trail
- Old Carn Road Drovers Trail 6.5 km away · 5.6 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Doris Russo Trail?
4 km, recorded as a out-and-back route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 130 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 2 hours.
How hard is the Doris Russo Trail?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Doris Russo Trail start?
Starts near Drom Fraoigh/Drumfries. The trailhead is at 55.21994, -7.48875 (Irish Grid C 32584 41528).
Can you bring a dog on the Doris Russo 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 Doris Russo Trail?
North West Community Development. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
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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.