Easy hikes and walks in Donegal

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Exploring Donegal on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in Donegal. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Glenveagh Castle along Lough Veagh — Glenveagh National Park/Páirc Naisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha	Easy	01:54 7.23 km
Malin Head & Hell’s Hole	Easy	00:55 3.34 km
Inch Wildfowl Reserve loop	Easy	01:57 7.71 km
Derrylahan Nature Trail — Glenveagh National Park/Páirc Naisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha	Easy	00:40 2.51 km
Glenevin Waterfall Walk	Easy	00:34 1.84 km
Rougey Walk loop from Bundoran	Easy	01:06 4.22 km
Dungloe River Walk & Cope Mountain	Easy	00:58 3.76 km
The Kinballycrowie Loop from Burtonport	Easy	01:45 6.82 km
St John's Point Lighthouse from St John's Point Beach	Easy	01:04 4.12 km

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Glenveagh Castle along Lough Veagh — Glenveagh National Park/Páirc Naisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha
01:54
7.23 km
3.8 km/h
60 m
60 m
Easy
4.8
(68)
523
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Malin Head & Hell’s Hole
00:55
3.34 km
3.6 km/h
60 m
50 m
Easy
4.9
(17)
171
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Inch Wildfowl Reserve loop
01:57
7.71 km
4.0 km/h
10 m
10 m
Easy
4.6
(8)
85
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Derrylahan Nature Trail — Glenveagh National Park/Páirc Naisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha
00:40
2.51 km
3.8 km/h
20 m
20 m
Easy
4.9
(9)
51
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Glenevin Waterfall Walk
00:34
1.84 km
3.3 km/h
70 m
70 m
Easy
4.8
(4)
67
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Rougey Walk loop from Bundoran
01:06
4.22 km
3.8 km/h
30 m
30 m
Easy
4.8
(9)
67
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Dungloe River Walk & Cope Mountain
00:58
3.76 km
3.9 km/h
10 m
10 m
Easy
5.0
(2)
30
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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The Kinballycrowie Loop from Burtonport
01:45
6.82 km
3.9 km/h
30 m
40 m
Easy
4.3
(4)
19
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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St John's Point Lighthouse from St John's Point Beach
01:04
4.12 km
3.8 km/h
30 m
30 m
Easy
29
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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