Barnesmore Gap to Salmon Leap Ballybofey Walk

This walk takes you from the Barnesmore Gap to the Salmon Leap near the town of Ballybofey in east County Donegal.
The route starts off at the Barnesmore Gap picnic and parking area a few miles south west of Ballybofey. The walk then heads north, passing Lough Mourne and Garranbane Hill before coming to the Salmon Leap on the River Finn.... Here you can see the wild Atlantic salmon climbing the narrow falls at Cloghan as they migrate upstream.
Along the way there are some wonderful views of the Bluestack Mountains to enjoy.
To the south east you'll find the Killeter Forest Walk. The forest is a good place to extend your walking in the area. Lough Eske can be found just to the west.

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Nearby Routes

Lough Mourne Letterkenny Corrvaddy Forest Loop Walk Lough Fern Muckish Railway Walk Dungloe River Walk Lough Eske Slieve League Poison Glen Glenveagh Bridle Path Lough Salt Horn Head Donegal Boardwalk Glen Lough Lough Keel Killeter Forest Walk Ardnamona Woods Beltany Stone Circle Bluestack Mountains Way

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The Barnesmore Gap. On the N15 between Ballybofey and Donegal town the road enters the Barnesmore gap. There is a picnic area, one of three, protected by barriers against caravans and lorries.The remains of a once busy railway can be traced through here running along the Lowerymore river.On the right is Croaghconnellagh, s523m, and the slopes of Barnesmore on the left.

An Lamhraigh Mhor. The Lowerymore River with the snow capped Croaghnageer beyond

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