Slí An Earagail - Sli Dhun na nGall
Long Distance Waymarked Way · Donegal
Slí An Earagail - Sli Dhun na nGall is a 76.2 km moderate waymarked loop in Donegal, starting near Bunbeg.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | – |
Getting there
Starts at Dunlewy, near Bunbeg.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 55.02554, -8.12041
- Irish Grid reference
- B 923 198
- 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
Slí an Earagail is a section of the 280km Slí Dhún na nGall that covers a Gaeltacht area of west County Donegal: in Gaeltacht areas Gaelic is the primary language. The circular, relatively flat route is named after Errigal mountain (751m), which rises to the east and whose pyramidic, grey-streaked quartzite cone is a presence frequently visible along the route, even from the coastal stretches. It is a richly varied route through landscapes that represent the best in Donegal scenery, including a promenade through moorland just under Errigal, spectacular island-scattered Atlantic sea coast and stretches beside two beautiful lakes, Lough Nacung and Lough Dunlewy. The terrain consists of coastal paths (some rough), forestry tracks, bog roads and mainly quiet public roads. Total aggregate ascent over the entire route is 720m. There are plenty of accommodation options along the route, including the towns of Falcarragh, Derrybeg, Bunbeg and Gweedore, from which there is a 4.5 km connection to another of the Donegal walks, Sli na Rosann, by way of a link that is partly on a busy road. There are in addition two island €˜spurs' that are well worth including - one on the rugged and rocky, legend-rich island of Tory, and the other on the tiny green island of Gola. Both islands are accessible by ferry during the summer months.
- Waymarking
- Yellow arrow on black background
Who manages it
Donegal County Council/Udaras na Gaeltachta
Donegal County Council/Udaras na Gaeltachta
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Siúlóid an Chlocháin Bhig 8.9 km away · 6.3 km trail
- Siúlóid Loch na Caillí 8.9 km away · 10.1 km trail
- Siúlóid Cois an Ghaoth 9.7 km away · 0.8 km trail
- Loch Chonaill Railway Walk 11 km away · 1 km trail
- Muckish - Lub an Iarnrod 14 km away · 2.2 km trail
- Muckish - Lub Loch Achair 14 km away · 8.3 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Slí An Earagail - Sli Dhun na nGall?
76.2 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register.
How hard is the Slí An Earagail - Sli Dhun na nGall?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Slí An Earagail - Sli Dhun na nGall start?
Starts at Dunlewy, near Bunbeg. The trailhead is at 55.02554, -8.12041 (Irish Grid B 923 198).
Who manages the Slí An Earagail - Sli Dhun na nGall?
Donegal County Council/Udaras na Gaeltachta. 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.