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7 Day Itinerary

Ballyshannon to Ballycastle

Day One- Ballyshannon to Kesh (36.5 miles)

 The section from Ballyshannon to Pettigo runs along quiet country roads, extending another 11.5 miles to Kesh, passing the attractive stone circles at Drumskinny.

Day Two - Kesh to Omagh (39 miles)

 Just after passing Kesh, the route runs through the Castle Archdale County Park and afterwards follows minor roads (apart from two sections on main roads) through Irvinestown and Enniskillen, with a traffic free section through Omagh. Between Gortin and Omagh you can stop off and visit the Ulster History Park and the Ulster American Folk Park.

Day Three - Omagh to Strabane (32.5 miles)

 When you reach Gortin, there are two alternatives to the route, you can continue to Newtownstewart and onto Douglas Bridge which is 10.5 miles long or you can veer off heading to Plumbridge and onto Douglas Bridge which is 16 miles long. From here it is a further 3.5 miles to Strabane.

Day Four -Strabane to Londonderry (20 miles)

 From Strabane to Londonderry the route continues on minor roads with a traffic free riverside path along the River Foyle. In Londonderry there are numerous tourist attractions like the Foyle Valley Railway Museum and Millennium Theatre.

Day Five - Londonderry to Limavady (40 miles)

 This section runs from Londonderry on a traffic free path, the route then joins a main road before connecting back onto minor roads. Just before entering Limavady, you can go and see the Roe Valley Country Park and the Binevenagh Forest Park and Lakes.

Day Six - Limavady to Bushmills (33 miles)

 This route passes the towns of Castlerock, Coleraine, Portstewart and Portrush before reaching Bushmills. Most of this section runs along the Antrim coast where you can view its magnificent scenery. In Bushmills, why not visit the famous Bushmills Whiskey Distillery.

Day Seven - Bushmills to Ballycastle (19 miles)

 This section also continues along the coast with traffic free paths, minor roads and a few sections of busier roads. The route then ends at the harbour in Ballycastle, where you can jump on the next ferry over to Rathlin Island, which is known for its tranquillity and beauty.

 

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