Slí An Earagail - Sli Dhun na nGall
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Slí an Earagail is an easy, looped section of the longer Slí Dhún na nGall, which covers the Gaeltacht area of west County Donegal.
This circular, relatively flat route is named after An Earagail, or Mount Errigal (751m), which rises to the east, The mountain’s pyramidic, grey-streaked quartzite cone is frequently visible along this pleasant trail, even from the salt-aired coastal stretches.
A 77km loop, Slí an Earagail’s terrain consists of sometimes rough coastal paths, forestry tracks, bog roads and relatively quiet public roads. The total aggregate ascent over the entire route is 720m.
Rich in famed Donegal scenery, including a promenade through moorland just under An Earagail, walkers will also enjoy spectacular island-scattered Atlantic views and stretches beside two beautiful lakes.
Accommodation options and rest stops for welcome pots of tea are plentiful along the route, particularly in the towns of Falcarragh, Derrybeg, Bunbeg and Gweedore.
