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Burtonport Old Railway Walk. Siuloid An Sean Bhothar Iarainn.

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Burtonport Old Railway Walk. Siuloid An Sean Bhothar Iarainn.

This section of reclaimed railway track has been developed into a beautiful walkway. The line was the subject of two enquiries over its safety and operation.

It extends from Burtonport to Meenbanad and is approx 6.5 miles / 10.46 km return. " Siuloid An Sean Bhothar Iariann/ Burtonport old railway walk"
was originally part of " The Londonderry & Lough Swilly’s Railway 49 mile Burtonport extension from Letterkenny. It was built to serve the excellent harbour in Burtonport and as a government attempt to alleviate the poverty in north Donegal. Opening for traffic in 1903, the line ran through the remote and difficult terrain of north Donegal often skirting towns it was meant to serve by miles in a effort to save on the cost of construction. The Derry Chamber of Commerce noting “defective construction and inadequate and unsuitable equipment” as a cause of the lines many ills. Despite this the line managed to survive until 1947, the Burtonport - Gweedore section earlier closing in June 1940. The station here in Burtonport was demolished early in 2003
http://www.flickr.com/photos/2cme/4361604887/) ". This section of the old railway was recently cleared and is used by many to relax and walk on regularly. It is important to PLEASE NOTE however that the path is narrow and has some steep embankments on both sides. CAUTION must be taken at all times when walking on the path and we advise you to refrain from walking on this path during windy weather. Children are not permitted on the path unless supervised closely by adults.

23/10/2026

A fantastic crowd for our SPOOKTACULAR WALK.

12/10/2026

Our 2026 SPOOKTACULAR WALK is on Friday. October 23rd. There will be loads of spooky surprises on the route. Registration is from 6pm, come early, show off your costumes, get your photos. All donations are greatly appreciated as this is a fundraiser for the general upkeep of the Railway walk. There will be refreshments after the walk in the community centre. Everyone is very welcome.

18/06/2026

We are delighted to share with you our updated Burtonport Railway Walk information cards... this project has been supported by Inga Bock and Department of Rural and community Development. Thanks very much from everyone involved in the Burtonport Railway. This is the Old Railway Walk, a lovely 5.5k walk or 11k return. There are detailed maps on each of the 3 cards with information on terrain, directions etc.... these information cards are available in all local shops, cafes, bars and Burtonport Community centre.

18/06/2026

We are delighted to share with you our updated Burtonport Railway Walk information cards... this project has been supported by Inga Bock and Department of Rural and community Development. Thanks very much from everyone involved in the Burtonport Railway. This is the Crickamore loop, a 5k walk. There are detailed maps on each of the 3 cards with information on terrain, directions etc.... these information cards are available in all local shops, cafes, bars and Burtonport Community centre.

18/06/2026

We are delighted to share with you our updated Burtonport Railway Walk information cards... this project has been supported by Inga Bock and Department of Rural and community Development. Thanks very much from everyone involved in the Burtonport Railway. This is the Kinballycrowie Loop, a lovely 7k walk. There are detailed maps on each of the 3 cards with information on terrain, directions etc.... these information cards are available in all local shops, cafes, bars and Burtonport Community centre.

09/04/2026

We have rain damage on the railway walk, on the far side of Neelys road. Please be careful if you are walking along this stretch. The Railway walk committee are making arrangements to have it repaired next week.

06/04/2026

A successful 5k walk today in aid of our Railway walk. Thanks very much to all who supported the walk. The hamper was won by Dennis Edward Bonner and 2nd prize was won by Cathy Coyle.

06/04/2026

Our 5k Easter Monday walk is on today at 3pm sharp. Registration in Acres community centre from 2pm.

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