The Gap Trail
This purpose built walking and cycling trail follows the old railway line which served a Bord na Mona turf extraction facility.
It crosses the Ownea River (and the Bluestack Waymarked Way at this point), passes through an area of forestry and
ends at the remote, but hauntingly beautiful, Lough McHugh.
Linear Trail
Distance: Approximately 2.8 kms
Time: 1 hours
Terrain: Purpose built path suitable for walking and cycling.
Grading: Easy and level for the whole route.
Nearest Town: Adara / Glenties
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