Donegal Bluestack Way – 5 Days
Donegal Bluestack Way – 5 Day – Self-Guided Walking Holiday
The Donegal Bluestack Way independent walking tour is an 118 km route through the remotest areas of County Donegal in the north-west of Ireland. From this, we are offering you a short break where you walk a distance of 65 Km, from Donegal Town to the quaint village of Ardara.
Along the route, you will experience the wild and raw nature of the Donegal countryside as you hike across the Bluestack Mountains which are a group of rolling, gentle hills. Starting in the town of Donegal, you will experience scenic Lough Eske, ancient Glencolmcille, stunning coastal cliffs with all its myriad of bird and plant life, following a riverside route to eventually reaching Ardara.
Tour Pricing & Dates
| 5 Day Tour | €495 per person sharing |
|---|---|
| Single Supplement | +€100 |
| Tour Dates | March to October |
| Tour Grade | Easy to Moderate |
| Accommodation | Guesthouse |
| BOOKING | BOOK THIS TOUR |
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Itinerary
- Day 1 / Donegal Town
- Take public transport from Dublin to Donegal Town where you will spend you next two nights. Public transport takes approximately 3 hours 30 Overnight Donegal Town
- Day 2 / Owenboy to Donegal Town
- Your tour of the Donegal and Bluestack Way starts with a taxi transfer to the townland of Owenboy. The trail takes you back across the foothills of Banagher to cross the River Eglish and along by the beautiful shores of Lough Eske, finishing back in Donegal Town. Distance: 19.2 Km; Ascent: 477 m. Approximate walking time; 5 to 6 hours
- Day 3 / Owenboy to the village of Glenties
- The trail takes you along an old bog road and through farmland that takes you on a beautiful section across the foothills of the Bluestacks Mountains to finish your day in the village of Glenties. Distance: 21.6 Km, Ascent 624 m, Descent: 708, approximate walking time, 6 to 7 hours
- Day 4 / Glenties to Ardara
- From the village of Glenties, you follow along quiet back roads to arrive at the banks of the Owentocker River. Following the bank of the river, this meandering walk brings you into the village of Ardara. Ardara is a designated Heritage Town and also a well-known centre for the manufacture of Donegal homespun tweeds Distance: 12. 31 Km; Ascent 132 m, approximate walking time; 3 to 4 hours
- Day 5 / Depart
- Depart for home
Included
- 4 nights B&B
- All accommodation is pre-booked in approved family-run guesthouses with all rooms en-suite
- Breakfast is supplied each day
- Maps and waterproof route notes, both trails have been walked and checked by Christopher from Footfalls
- Luggage Transfers daily while you walk with a small day pack
- All information on trains or buses needed to get to your first accommodation and back at the end of the tour
- Full back up service should you require it while on our tour.
Not Included
- Transfers from point of arrival to start of tour in Donegal Town and from end of tour in Ardara
- Packed lunches
- Evening meals
