Siúlóid an tSean Bhóthar Ianrainn
Walking Trail · Donegal
Siúlóid an tSean Bhóthar Ianrainn is a 5.3 km easy waymarked linear route in Donegal, starting near Burtonport.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 60 mins |
Getting there
Starts at Burtonport Harbour, near Burtonport.
Finishes at Meenbannad Station.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 54.98327, -8.44181
- Irish Grid reference
- B 717 152
- 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.
About the trail
This beautiful walking trail filled to the brim with spectacular scenery and woodland was originally the route taken by the train which connected Burtonport to Letterkenny between 1903 and 1940. There are many features of the old railway remaining which you can view along the way including: stations, gatehouses, accommodation crossings—the pillars, cuttings, embankments, a bridge, rusty gates and much, much more.
Before you go
Please keep dogs under close control
- Waymarking
- Red arrow and train on white background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Burtonport Old Railway Walk Committee
Burtonport Old Railway Walk Committee
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.
- Burtonport Loops - Lúb Cheann Bhaile Cruaiche 24 m away · 6.8 km trail
- Burtonport Loops - Lúb Chroicheach Mhór 1.8 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 Siúlóid an tSean Bhóthar Ianrainn?
5.3 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 50 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 60 mins.
How hard is the Siúlóid an tSean Bhóthar Ianrainn?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Siúlóid an tSean Bhóthar Ianrainn start?
Starts at Burtonport Harbour, near Burtonport. The trailhead is at 54.98327, -8.44181 (Irish Grid B 717 152).
Can you bring a dog on the Siúlóid an tSean Bhóthar Ianrainn?
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 Siúlóid an tSean Bhóthar Ianrainn?
Burtonport Old Railway Walk Committee. 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.