Gaelforce North - Co Donegal
Saturday 4th June 2011
The race will take the format of Gaelforce West with 3 disciplines; trail/mountain running, Kayaking and cycling. The total distance is approximately 60km. The total distance and breakdown distances will be confirmed soon!You will start with a run through Glenveagh Valley, expect dramatic cliffs, waterfalls and ancient castles before you reach the kayak section which brings you across Gartan lake.
Then a challenging cycle to the base of Errigal Mountain lies ahead of you.....Errigal, highest mountain in Donegal, must also be conquered! Your last cycle home is a mix of Coillte forest tracks and road as you make your way to the finish line on Bunbeg beach.
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Starts: Bunbeg, Co Donegal
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Hospitality
- Time & Tide Café
(4.7km)SW - Danny Minnie's Restaurant
(4.8km)SW - An Chuirt - Gweedore Court Hotel
(5.2km)SE - Iggy's Bar
(7.0km)SW - Quality Sea Veg
(11.4km)SW - Lobster Pot, The
(12.4km)SW - Waterfront Hotel
(12.8km)SW - The Strand Road Bar & Kitchen
(15.1km)NE - Muldowneys B&B
(16.4km)SW - Glenveagh Castle Tea Rooms
(17.9km)SE - Corcreggan Mill
(18.9km)NE - Goose and Gander Pizzeria & Guesthouse
(18.9km)NE - Mill Dunfanaghy, The
(24.1km)NE - Breac.House
(24.8km)NE - Green Man, The
(24.9km)NE - Arnold's Hotel
(25.0km)NE - Starfish Cafe & Bistro
(25.1km)NE - The Links Restaurant
(26.6km)SW - Cove, The
(26.8km)NE - Shandon Hotel & Spa
(28.3km)NE
Self Catering
- Termon House
(17.4km)SW
Farmers Markets
- Donegal - County Donegal
(46.8km)SE
Tourist Attractions
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Glenveagh National Park
(17.9km)SE -
Glebe House & Gallery - The Derek Hill Collection
(26.4km)SE -
Newmills Corn & Flax Mills
(34.8km)SE -
Donegal County Museum
(38.1km)SE -
Donegal Castle
(46.8km)SE
Golf Courses
- Rosapenna Golf Links
(33.3km) NE - Portsalon Golf Club
(45.7km) NE - Donegal Golf Club
(49.9km) SE
Gardens
- Glenveagh Castle Gardens
(25.0km)SE - Salthill Walled Garden
(47.7km)SE
Nearby Towns/Areas
- Bunbeg
(1.1km) NW - Annagry
(4.8km) SW - Gweedore
(5.2km) SE - Kincasslagh
(7.0km) SW - Burtonport
(12.1km) SW - Dungloe
(12.7km) SW - Tory Island
(23.3km) NE - Dunfanaghy
(25.1km) NE - Glenveagh
(25.3km) SE - Glenties
(30.0km) SE
Apps and Books
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From Tide to Table by Georgina Campbell
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