AUGUST 2007

New Walking route launched

A new walking route has been launched in Inishowen. The Inishowen Head Walk - developed by Donegal Council in Partnership with North East Inishowen Company Ltd., begins at stroove beach and follows the route of an old bog road in a seven kilometre loop, part of which was an historic link route between Stroove and Kinnego Bay. The walk winds its way through remote countryside with stunning sea views and coastal scenery.

The walk, which looks over Lough Foyle, Magilligan, Portrush and Portstewart, passes sites of historic interest such as the last spot where St Columba stood in Ireland before departing for the Scottish island of Iona. The Paps of Jura and the Isle of Islay in Scotland can be seen on a clear day.

For the past 18 months Donegal Country Council has employed a Walking and Trails Development Officer, Jeremy Smith, as part of their Walking and Trails Development Project. The project which was funded initially through the Peace II Programme and more recently through the Development Contribution Scheme, saw the auditing of the existing walking and trails infrastructure within the country.

Michael Gillen, Director of North East Inishowen Company said "This recently developed walking trail will be sure to attract walkers from all over the country".

Click Here to read about other walking trails in this area

Back