Glengesh Pass
Glengesh Pass
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LondonFamily88
London, UK964 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
This is a beautiful spot to admire the green and lush land. It is worth the drive.
However, do park in the small area for parking .. park anywhere else and it is dangerous.
However, do park in the small area for parking .. park anywhere else and it is dangerous.
Written May 21, 2023
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Marc N
Bartlesville, OK826 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Scenic and peaceful setting. Looking over the pass you have a sense it could go on forever. Green and lush landscape to be seen.
Written May 14, 2023
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empathology
Rotterdam, The Netherlands446 contributions
Sep 2022
This beautiful pass is well-worth your time as you drive along the Wild Atlantic Way. The panoramic vista as you drive up the side of the glen is stunning (a little like the glens of Antrim). And when you reach the open moorland at the top, it's quite barren and rugged. Lovely, beautiful & wild
Written October 21, 2022
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Boston0212202122
Boston, MA129 contributions
Sep 2022
Loved this drive, but my wife hated it. We were the only car on the road throughout the entire drive and stopped to take some photos. The road is narrow and winding and climbs up with a drop off on the passenger side, which is why she was nervous during the ride.
We did this drive in conjuction with the Assaranca Waterfall and Maghera Beach, doing this last.
Doing all three took about 3-4 hours.
Had a few photos, but Tripadvisor needs to fix their glitch in uploading.
Nice views of a waterfall in the distance flowing down the valley, a cool stone bridge and views down the pass from halfway up and at the top.
We did this drive in conjuction with the Assaranca Waterfall and Maghera Beach, doing this last.
Doing all three took about 3-4 hours.
Had a few photos, but Tripadvisor needs to fix their glitch in uploading.
Nice views of a waterfall in the distance flowing down the valley, a cool stone bridge and views down the pass from halfway up and at the top.
Written October 12, 2022
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Alibellderry
Derry, UK82 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Beautiful views on way back down of valley.
Road is windy but easy to drive. Lovely viewing spot to stop for photos.
We visited after Maghera caves, via Sli Dhun na ngall Road & Meenaneary.
Road is windy but easy to drive. Lovely viewing spot to stop for photos.
We visited after Maghera caves, via Sli Dhun na ngall Road & Meenaneary.
Written September 17, 2022
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Bob R
New Paltz, United States4 contributions
Aug 2022
This is a breath-taking spot to take a photo! It is reminiscent of The Sound of Music. Incredible view of the valley.
Written August 9, 2022
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Dom
Stratford-upon-Avon, UK303 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
If you are lucky with the weather and the parking, you will be rewarded with some amazing views.
But please don't park on the road even if you do own a BMW!
But please don't park on the road even if you do own a BMW!
Written August 4, 2022
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Mags
74 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
Stunning scenic drive through the glacier pass of Glengesh. Although we drove on a misty wet day, it was still magical, the views still breathtaking as you made your way through the valley driving through the mist. Such a gorgeous driving route.
Written January 5, 2022
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Jess Talla
Montreal, Canada10 contributions
Nov 2019
not to be missed if traveling by car in the area. The sight from the bottom is larger than life and when you reach the top, you cant take your eyes off the view. Bring lunch and a thermos and chill on the benches looking down if you can.
Written October 17, 2020
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Alan W
Ireland561 contributions
Sep 2020
Truly fabulous scenery on your way from Sliabh Liag to Maghera Cave or beach. We were so lucky with a sunny day. What a view as you travel down from the summit to the roadway near Maghera.
Written September 16, 2020
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whalewatcher09
Overland Park, KS451 contributions
We have a full day/night on the route from Westport area to Giant's Causeway and planned on overnight in the Adara/Letterkenny area for one night. Is this reasonable and a worthwhile stop. We are thinking of driving the Glengesh Pass seeing some waterfalls and possibly visiting the Glenveagh National Park. Is this a worthwhile route or are the roads too meandering to be able to take this are in within the time span
mcconnellboys
Lexington, KY148 contributions
And I didn't answer you about Glenveagh.... We stayed in Donegal two nights, then drove toward Glenveagh on our way to Lock Swilly. The weather was so bad that we couldn't go out on the coast to Malin Head or Fanad lighthouse, so we did go to visit Glenveagh. It was okay, but it was really an American built hunting lodge of the 1800's. Not really an "Irish" place. If you have been to a lot of historic homes, then I don't think that this would be a high priority for you. It's not like a Biltmore House, for instance.... It makes an okay visit for a very rainy, windy day when you have to stay off the coast, but other than that we would not have gone there.... (There are a ton more things to do in Donegal if you are interested in old Irish life....)
Brian1504
Dublin, Ireland16 contributions
will be in bundoran next week will be going to ardara for day trip have hired a 26 seater for trip just wondering if road is suitable to take the glengesh pass route yours brian o neill
sweety1960
Kilkenny, Ireland97 contributions
apologies for not replying to your question only saw message now. hope you enjoyed your trip
jennie o
3 contributions
how long is the drive please
Seamus Murphy
Letterkenny, Ireland763 contributions
Dear Traveller,
it depends on which route you take. For example coming from Killybegs it can be done in say 20 minutes as it is all downhill but dangerous in wintertime because of snow and ice.
If coming from Ardara I would give myself 30 minutes as it is quite steep. We had a cycle race pass through here last week and it was like something you would see on the hill climbs of the Tour de France alpine stages. So in other words steep and winding which takes time in most cars or especially a Camper van.
Either way take your time and enjoy the views !
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