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OSM map layer · LineString
54.72, -8.73 · rel 14778184
54.72, -8.73 · rel 14778184
Glencolmcille - Tower Loop
A 8,8 km loop walk through lakes and urban area in Donegal.
Loop walk
start = finish · Donegal
8,8km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
19
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
Urban Area
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 7 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× Water
1× monument
4× ruins
St. Faned's Well
Water ·
326 m off route
0,0 km
0%
St. Connell's Well
Water ·
332 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Donnchadh Mac Niallghuis
monument ·
on the route
1,3 km
15%
Turas Ghleann Cholm Cille
ruins ·
on the route
8,8 km
100%
Glencolumbkille Turas
ruins ·
on the route
8,8 km
100%
Glencolumbkille Turas
ruins ·
140 m off route
8,8 km
100%
Glencolumbkille Turas
ruins ·
498 m off route
8,8 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Glencolmcille - Tower Loop is 8.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Glencolmcille - Tower Loop takes approximately 2h 11min to complete.
Yes, Glencolmcille - Tower Loop is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Glencolmcille - Tower Loop starts near coordinates 54.7085, -8.7305.
Glencolmcille - Tower Loop is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.