Glengesh Pass, Ardara: Address, Phone Number, Glengesh Pass Reviews: 4.5/5
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Bob R
New Paltz, United States4 contributions
This is a breath-taking spot to take a photo! It is reminiscent of The Sound of Music. Incredible view of the valley.
Written 9 August 2022
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Dom
Stratford-upon-Avon, UK283 contributions
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 4 August 2022
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Mags
60 contributions
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 5 January 2022
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Jess Talla
Montreal, Canada10 contributions
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 17 October 2020
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Alan W
Ireland547 contributions
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 16 September 2020
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GavinLynam
Dublin, Ireland615 contributions
Couples
Gorgeous drive through the glacier pass of glengesh. Breathtaking views well worth stopping for, as long as you’re a good driver!
Written 5 August 2020
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Bruno G
35 contributions
Family
Beautiful views, well worth the journey, needs to be on a clear day lots of sheep. We got behind a sheep dog
Written 25 July 2020
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Tina M
Ireland365 contributions
Couples
A must drive along little bendy roads surrounded by such beauty. Located outside the town of Ardara, Co. Donegal. A great look out/picnic area overlooking the pass and the Atlantic Ocean.
Written 2 March 2020
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chris_nidecker
Canton of Basel, Switzerland31 contributions
Stunning, breathtaking, absolutely marvellous. What a great place, i passed it more than 15 times the last 20 years...
Written 7 December 2019
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Robert W
Cavan, Ireland380 contributions
Couples
Drove for a good hour through some beautiful countryside and it was well worth it to see the view down through the pass. Geourgous!
Written 10 November 2019
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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, Ireland722 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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- Hotels near Glengesh Pass:
- (6.41 km) The Green Gate B&B Ardara
- (7.62 km) Gort Na Mona B & B
- (13.18 km) Castle Murray House
- (6.27 km) Nesbitt Arms Boutique Hotel
- (12.04 km) Inishduff House
- Restaurants near Glengesh Pass:
- (9.79 km) Andersons Boathouse Restaurant and accommodation
- (9.75 km) Mrs B's Coffee House
- (9.83 km) Killybegs Seafood Shack
- (10.09 km) Ahoy Cafe
- (6.37 km) Nancy's