The Disert Circular Walk - Donegal Bluestacks

Disert is situated in the Bluestack Mountains approx. 6 miles NE. of Donegal Town and approx. 2 miles from Drimarone. It can be accessed from the scenic Bluestack Drive and is featured on the Ordnance Survey Map, Discovery Series No. 11. Directly beneath Carnaween Mountain, Disert is the site of an ancient Graveyard and a Holy Well dating to the times of St Colmcille.
 
The walk, which is two miles in length, circles this National Monument and utilises existing roads and tracks. There is a link into the graveyard site where there is a Mass Rock, Well and Standing Stones (Dolmen) as well as other artefacts associated with Religion and Folklore. The walk is suitable for walkers of all levels of ability and there are many vantagepoints offering magnificent views of the surrounding Bluestack Mountains and Donegal Bay.
 
Flowing through the site is the Eany Beg Water and a small tributary of this river that has cut a gorge into the hillside making a fine waterfall. This short walk provides plenty to see in this dramatic landscape, which still remains relatively unspoilt.

Contact

Address

John's Ireland & Walking Ireland
'Clunarra'
Letterbarrow P.O.
Donegal Town
Co. Donegal
Rep. of Ireland

Phone

+353 86 605 9220

Email

info@walkingireland.ie

Location

Select language

An image labelled Google Translate Logo
Cookie Settings
Cookies are used to ensure you get the best experience on our website. This includes showing information in your local language where available, and e-commerce analytics.
Necessary Cookies

Necessary cookies are essential for the website to work. Disabling these cookies means that you will not be able to use this website.

Preference Cookies

Preference cookies are used to keep track of your preferences, e.g. the language you have chosen for the website. Disabling these cookies means that your preferences won't be remembered on your next visit.

Analytical Cookies

We use analytical cookies to help us understand the process that users go through from visiting our website to booking with us. This helps us make informed business decisions and offer the best possible prices.

Cookies are used to ensure you get the best experience on our website. This includes showing information in your local language where available, and e-commerce analytics.
Cookie Policy