Twin Towns Walking Festival

Thanks so much to everyone who came out for the Barnesmore Gap walking festival. What a great day we had!

Two walks went out with 15 walkers each. Well done to the Leghowney Heights walkers, who remembered to take lots of photos 😀

Despite getting a little bit wet everyone came home with a smile on their face, especially when they saw the lovely soup and sandwiches spread waiting for them. 🍲🍞

A huge thank you to the team at Leghowney Community Hall for their support. This is a fantastic hall available to hire for a variety of activities. Follow their FB page and watch out for regular events, such as their community breakfasts.

We'll be back shortly with details for 2023 walking events. A big thank you as well to our partners for the Barnesmore Gap walking festival.

BASICC (Ballybofey and Stranorlar Integrated Community Company) is a social enterprise focussed on the regeneration of the Twin Towns. Basicc Twin Towns

BSDT Recreation Corridor Group is a community organisation who's mission is to develop a sustainable recreation corridor between Ballybofey-Stranorlar and Donegal Town as a key tourism destination in the North West of Ireland.

https://www.bsdtrecreationcorridor.ie/

Don't forget to book your tickets for next week's event!!!
Tickets are flying out the door, and numbers are limited. Book early to avoid disappointment :-)

Barnesmore Gap - Walking Festival 29 October

We're back everyone! :-)

After a very long break in getting out and about we're delighted to partner with BASICC and the BSDT Recreation Corridor Group to bring you a one-day festival based in the Bluestack mountains.

With two walks for you to choose from based out of Leghowney Community Hall, in the heart of the Donegal wilds, we hope you'll join us for this fun day out.

Walk 1 - Leghowney Loop Walk - Moderate
This walk is suitable for anyone with a moderate level of fitness. Approximately 7km it is on paved roads and gravel tracks for the duration and offers stunning views over Donegal Bay. Leaving Leghowney at 11.30am. Full details in our link below.

Walk 2 - Leghowney Heights Walk - Difficult
For the experienced walker, our Leghowney Heights walk takes off into open country, across the wild expanse of heather, bog and forestry characteristic of this side of the Bluestacks. Approx 10km, this walk is expected to three to four hours due to the nature of the terrain. With fabulous views over the Atlantic this walk around Clogher Hill is not to be missed. Leaving Leghowney at 10am. Full details in the link below.

Tickets for both walks are €15 per person and include a soup and sandwich lunch when we finish. Book early, as places are limited and are sure to be in demand.

Full details and booking links here

1) Leghowney Loop Walk
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/barnesmore-gap-walking-festival-leghowney-loop-walk-tickets-442633357287

2) Leghowney Heights Walk
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/barnesmore-walking-festival-leghowney-heights-walk-tickets-442650197657

About the organisers
BASICC - Ballybofey Stranorlar Integrated Community Company is a social enterprise established to encourage the regeneration of the Twin Towns of Ballybofey-Stranorlar, Co. Donegal

BSDT Recreation Corridor Group - The Ballybofey-Stranorlar to Donegal Town Recreation Corridor Group works to develop a sustainable recreation corridor between Ballybofey-Stranorlar and Donegal Town as a key tourism destination in the North West of Ireland. More details at www.bsdtrecreationcorridor.ie

Elaine McInaw John Conaghan Ballybofey Stranorlar Bluestack Ramblers Walking Club Donegal Rossnowlagh Ramblers Bluestack Centre Hostel Leghowney Community Hall Donegal Town Community

The evenings may be closing in, but that's no excuse to stop exploring. Come join our Mystery Hike Night every Wednesday in Stranorlar, Co Donegal, for a fun and safe way to get out and about.

Join our friendly and welcoming group for this FREE walk. We explore the highways and byways of the Finn Valley around the towns of Ballybofey & Stranorlar.

Walks are on tracks and minor roads, well away from traffic. And yes! we do walk in the dark. These walks are accessible for anyone with a moderate level of fitness and are a great way to add a little adventure to your life. What's the Mystery? No-one knows where we're going until we meet up 😀

We meet for 6.20pm to leave at 6.30pm and drive to our walk start point (car shares can be arranged). Walks are between 5km and 10km long, weather and route dependent. Walks are led by experienced guides.

What you need: good walking shoes/ boots, a warm raincoat, and a torch. Snacks and drinks according to your preference.

If you are coming along for the first time, feel free to message Leah at or is here with any questions, or just to let us know you are coming.

Did you enjoy our walking festival? Want to keep exploring the Twin Towns area? Why not join the Mystery Hike Night group every Wednesday, leaving from Stranorlar...

The evenings may be closing in, but that's no excuse to stop exploring. Come join our Mystery Hike Night every Wednesday in Stranorlar, Co Donegal, for a fun and safe way to get out and about.

Join our friendly and welcoming group for this FREE walk. We explore the highways and byways of the Finn Valley around the towns of Ballybofey & Stranorlar.

Walks are on tracks and minor roads, well away from traffic. And yes! we do walk in the dark. These walks are accessible for anyone with a moderate level of fitness and are a great way to add a little adventure to your life. What's the Mystery? No-one knows where we're going until we meet up 😀

We meet for 6.20pm to leave at 6.30pm and drive to our walk start point (car shares can be arranged). Walks are between 5km and 10km long, weather and route dependent. Walks are led by experienced guides.

What you need: good walking shoes/ boots, a warm raincoat, and a torch. Snacks and drinks according to your preference.

If you are coming along for the first time, feel free to message me with any questions, or just to let me know you are coming.

Twin Towns Walking Festival Things To Do In Donegal

What a beautiful day for a hike! Some pics from our Barnesmore walk.