Umricam Shandrum Trail
Walking Trail · Donegal
Umricam Shandrum Trail is a 3.5 km easy waymarked out-and-back route in Donegal, starting near Drom Fraoigh/Drumfries.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 1 hour |
Getting there
Starts near Drom Fraoigh/Drumfries.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 55.19326, -7.41925
- Irish Grid reference
- C 37031 38593
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 tsiúlóid seo Cosán Dráibhéara Sheanbhóthar an Chairn idir Bun Cranncha agus Carn Domhnach. Bealach ciúin tuaithe atá ann anois, a théann fríd bailte fearainn an tIomaire Cham agus Seandroim. Bealach réidh cothrom é atá fóirsteanach do lucht siúlóide/rothaithe de gach leibhéal aclaíochta. Pointí inspéise: Droichead agus Cloch Ghlaise This trail follows the original route of the Old Carn Road (Drovers Trail) between Buncrana and Carndonagh. The route is now a quiet country road which runs through the townlands of Umricam and Shandrum. It is virtually level throughout and is suitable for walkers and cyclists of all abilities. Point(s) of Interest: Glaise Bridge and Stone
- Waymarking
- Blue 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.
- Tip O’Neill Trail 0 m away · 7 km trail
- Old Carn Road Drovers Trail 1.5 km away · 5.6 km trail
- Slí Croí Inis Eoghain 1.5 km away · 7.6 km trail
- Doris Russo Trail 5.3 km away · 4 km trail
- Fox’s Rock Bullaba (Bulben) Loop 5.3 km away · 9.3 km trail
- Inis Eoghain Cycleway 5.4 km away · 52.9 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Umricam Shandrum Trail?
3.5 km, recorded as a out-and-back route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 10 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour.
How hard is the Umricam Shandrum Trail?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Umricam Shandrum Trail start?
Starts near Drom Fraoigh/Drumfries. The trailhead is at 55.19326, -7.41925 (Irish Grid C 37031 38593).
Can you bring a dog on the Umricam Shandrum 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 Umricam Shandrum 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.