Hiking The International Appalachian Trail - Donegal, Ireland

21/02/2023

Donegal has it all

Errigal Mountain has been named Ireland's best sunrise or sunset hike by Lonely Planet, one of the world's biggest travel publications. Donegal's highest mountain is a top draw for sunset and sunrise chasers. And the new pathway has made it even better for hikers to get the timing just right...

16/01/2023

For more info on the IAT Donegal Section or to organise a hike to include your accommodation, luggage transfers etc email [email protected]

04/01/2023

Walking the IAT from Larne in Northern Ireland to Sliabh Liag in Donegal.

Make sure to tune in to BBC Two this Sunday 8th January at 22.00 and watch the 1st episode of a 3 part series which takes in an exploration of the International Appalachian Trail - IAT Ulster Ireland through Tyrone on episode 2.

17/09/2022

22/02/2022

Full packages available on the Donegal section of the IAT (Accommodation, luggage transfers, pack-lunches, restaurants arranges and full back-up service)
Email [email protected] for further details.

Stretching across 279 miles from the cliffs of spectacular cliffs of Slieve League in Donegal to the rolling hills of Antrim and Larne on the east coast of Ulster, there is so much to see and do along the International Appalachian Trail Ulster-Ireland. To help you plan your perfect IAT Ulster-Irelan...

17/02/2022

Discover Donegal

Stretching across 279 miles from the cliffs of spectacular cliffs of Slieve League in Donegal to the rolling hills of Antrim and Larne on the east coast of Ulster, there is so much to see and do along the International Appalachian Trail Ulster-Ireland. To help you plan your perfect IAT Ulster-Irelan...

04/02/2022

Donegal skywatchers may be in for a treat tonight as there is a possibility that the northern lights will be visible. The dancing lights only appear when geomagnetic storms occur. Geomagnetic storms are disturbances in Earth’s magnetic field that can result in many hours of vibrant auroras both...

01/01/2022

STAYCATION 2022 - Hiking the International Appalachian Trail - Donegal Section.
For more Details email [email protected]

29/12/2021

The Ulster-Ireland section totals 279 miles in length and continues the trail after it leaves north America.

30/11/2021

Promoting Donegal at the official launch of the International Appalachian Trail today.

20/11/2021

Limited tickets available

Basic Map Reading Course

06/10/2021

Donegal has it all.
Come and discover for yourself.

29/09/2021

Beautiful morning on the IAT in Donegal, Ireland.

20/09/2021

A webinar that might interest business in your area tomorrow evening. Spread the word.

How can your business benefit from the International Appalachian Trail?
👉 Join our Free Webinar to find out!

Outdoor Recreation Northern Ireland is delivering a webinar for business owners along the International Appalachian Trail (IAT)on behalf of DLDC.

The IAT begins near Bunglass Point, Co. Donegal, and crosses the impressive coastal cliffs of Slieve League, takes in Malin Beg, Glencolumbkille, Ardara, Glenties, the Bluestacks, and Lough Eske before crossing historic Kelley’s Bridge into Northern Ireland.

Business owners and tourist attractions along the route in Donegal that wish to develop and enhance the experiences of walkers of the trail are invited to this webinar. The aim is to promote the business and attractions through marketing campaigns, benefiting businesses and walkers alike.

We are calling upon all providers on or close to the route to attend the webinar on Tues 21st Sept 7-8.30pm.

Click on the link below to register.
https://tinyurl.com/5ancbm4z

27/04/2021

Even crosses through beautiful Donegal.

On Earth Day, 27 years ago, Dick Anderson announced to the world his idea of “Thinking Beyond Borders” and developing an International Appalachian Trail. A lot has happened since then!

16/03/2021

HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY TO EVERYONE.

05/02/2021

WALKERS URGED NOT TO TAKE DOGS ONTO THE HILLS

Mountaineering Ireland, the national representative body for hillwalkers and climbers, supports the call this week from farmers in the Mount Brandon area of Co. Kerry for walkers not to take dogs onto the hills.

The presence of a dog on the hill, even one that's on a lead, causes stress to sheep, and where dogs are off-lead sheep may be chased and injured. The failure of a minority of dog owners to keep their dogs under control means that dogs are not welcome in most upland areas.

Mountaineering Ireland appeals to all walkers and climbers to respect farm animals and wildlife by not taking dogs onto the hills. In locations where dogs are welcome, people should ensure that their dog is under effective control at all times.

Over the last two weeks Mountaineering Ireland has been liaising with IFA representatives, the Rural Recreation Officer in Kerry and local Mountaineering Ireland member, Councillor Séamus Cosaí Fitzgerald, providing advice to help address this issue at Brandon and also at Caherconree.

Mountaineering Ireland advises those who enjoy outdoor activities to support and adhere to the current travel restrictions for exercise (5km from home in the Republic of Ireland, 10 miles in Northern Ireland). Updates on these restrictions can be found on mountaineering.ie.

26/01/2021

Thank you to the IPA Hiking Club for allowing me to promote the International Appalachian Trail - Ireland Section tonight. Thank you to all who attended and hopefully we will see you in Donegal in the not toooo distant future

24/01/2021

The Donegal section of the International Appalachian Trail officially begins at a place called Bunglas. This is the highest Carpark at the Cliffs at Sliabh Liag in County Donegal. And ends at Kelly’s Bridge on the border between Donegal and Northern Ireland, near Killester. The Donegal section can be completed in either a West/East or an East/West Direction.

13/01/2021

The Donegal section of the International Appalachian Trail is 76miles/123 Km’s long. It covers open countryside, forest tracks, country lanes, local roads, and mountain landscapes. At present the trail consists of a combination of local trails such as the Bluestack Way and Sli Colmcille as well as local tracks and pathways. Therefore, the marking may be different as some locations. To enjoy the Donegal countryside and complete this
Internationally recognised trail we recommend a 7-day/8-nights package. For more details email me on [email protected]

13/01/2021

Anyone who has hiked along any section of this trail in Donegal, feel free to post photos and comments related to the trail.

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Welcome Everyone.
I am currently constructing this page which will be dedicated to Hiking the International Appalachian Trail through County Donegal Ireland.
Check back in a few days and I hope to have updated the page by then.
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