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View of Glengesh Pass
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Willem VS
May 29, 2026
Cycling
A classic Donegal panorama above the Glengesh valley, where the road descends in wide loops between steep, grass-green hillsides. From this point, you can see the full V-shaped valley unfold towards Ardara, with a landscape that appears both rugged and harmonious. A short stop that perfectly showcases the scale and beauty of this iconic mountain pass, and a logical resting point before or after the descent.
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Ev Ot
September 29, 2024
Hiking
Glengesh (which means ‘Glen of the Swans’) is a high mountain pass that cuts through the Glengesh and Mulmosog mountains and links the towns of Ardara and Glencolumbkille.
Often referred to as the ‘Donegal Pass’, the road at Glengesh snakes through the valley and provides a very unique experience, regardless of whether you’re driving or on foot.
theirishroadtrip.com/glengesh-pass
Often referred to as the ‘Donegal Pass’, the road at Glengesh snakes through the valley and provides a very unique experience, regardless of whether you’re driving or on foot.
theirishroadtrip.com/glengesh-pass
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Elevation 260 m