Fox’s Rock Bullaba (Bulben) Loop
Walking Trail · Donegal
Fox’s Rock Bullaba (Bulben) Loop is a 9.3 km moderate waymarked loop 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
Leanann an bealach seo cosáin ghairbhéil agus phortaigh ar fánaí íochtaracha Shliabh an Bholbain. Ar scáth an ghleanna, tá ballóga de chlachán le feiceáil a théann níos faide siar ná am an ghorta mhóir. Lena chois sin, tá iarsmaí de ghréasán páirceanna ann a bhaineann le nósanna traidisiúnta na feirmeoireachta fadó. Tá radharcanna áille den taobh tíre máguaird le feiceáil ar an chosán fosta. Pointí inspéise: clachan, patrúin feirmeoireachta traidisiúnta, cros ar mhullach Shliabh an Bholbain (a cuireadh suas i 1933), radharcanna lánléargais. The route follows mostly gravel tracks and a short section of open bog on the lower slopes of Bulbin Mountain. The route follows a sheltered valley in which can be seen the remains of a pre-famine clachan and nearby remnants of field patterns from traditional farming practices. The trail offers exceptional views of the surrounding countryside. Point(s) of Interest: Clachan, Traditional Field Patterns, Bulbin's summit cross (erected in 1933), Panoramic Views
- Waymarking
- Green 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.
- Doris Russo Trail 0 m away · 4 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 Fox’s Rock Bullaba (Bulben) Loop?
9.3 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 120 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 2 hours.
How hard is the Fox’s Rock Bullaba (Bulben) Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Fox’s Rock Bullaba (Bulben) Loop 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 Fox’s Rock Bullaba (Bulben) Loop?
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 Fox’s Rock Bullaba (Bulben) Loop?
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.