Routes near Derry/North Donegal

Mendip rouleur
Mendip rouleur Posts: 163
edited November 2010 in Sportives/audaxes/training rides
I'm visiting the Derry a number of times over the next few months at weekends. I've decided to take a bike with me, leave it with relatives there and do a ride every time I'm over.

Does anyone know any good routes? I'm looking for routes between 40-70 miles that involve some climbing (maybe 4-6000 feet in total) but with the emphasis on enjoyment of the scenery.

Can anyone help?
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  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,310
    Give this a go

    It's the Inishowen 100, taking in the legendary Mamore Gap.

    http://www.muse-ette.com/2010/08/inisho ... -2010.html

    There is a shorter version of 50 miles. Foyle CC run a sportive on this route in the summer but their website seems to be down. Try some Google Fu, you may be able to find something.

    ETA The North Pole CC also run the same route.

    http://northpolecycling.wetpaint.com/pa ... +Inishowen

    I would try posting on either clubs websites. The Donegal clubs are well known for their warm welcome.
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  • capilinconnemara
    capilinconnemara Posts: 117
    From my time on the roads with the Foyle CC lads at different events Here I would say give them a call. I had the pleasure of riding with 4 of them in TOIChallenge 08 and have ben welcomed like a member of the group anytime our wheels have crossed since.
    Word of warning To get out of Derry You have to Climb :lol:
    Go neiri on bothar leat.
  • capilinconnemara
    capilinconnemara Posts: 117
    From my time on the roads with the Foyle CC lads at different events Here I would say give them a call. I had the pleasure of riding with 4 of them in TOIChallenge 08 and have ben welcomed like a member of the group anytime our wheels have crossed since.
    Word of warning To get out of Derry You have to Climb :lol:
    Go neiri on bothar leat.

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