Leagan Gaeilge den suíomh ag teacht gan mhoill.
The coastal village of Ailt an Chorráin (Burtonport) is located on Co Donegal’s western seaboard and it is the gateway to the Islands of the Rosses. Located 3 miles from Ailt an Chorráin in the clear blue waters of the Atlantic, is the island of Árainn Mhór which is the largest of Donegal’s off shore islands.
For centuries, the Gaeltacht communities of Árainn Mhór and Ailt an Chorráin have shared a rich culture, language and marine heritage. The spirit and tradition of collaboration endures with the launch of The Árainn Mhór- Ailt an Chorráin Blueway, which encompasses a combination of land and water-based trails where you can plan your adventure, be it on land or on sea.
Walk, cycle, snorkel, sail or kayak on the Árainn Mhór-Ailt an Chorráin Blueway!
Experience peace, tranquillity & stunning landscapes, check in with your wellbeing whilst the unique and authentic Árainn Mhór-Ailt an Chorráin Blueway experience charms all of your senses.
Explore, Stay, Dine & Play on the Árainn Mhór – Ailt an Chorráin Blueway which has something for everyone!
Tá Ailt an Chorráin — baile beag cois farraige atá suite ar chósta thiar Dhún na nGall, ina thairseach chuig Oileáin na Rosann. Tá Oileán Árainn Mhór suite 3 mhíle ó Ailt an Chorráin in uiscí gealghorma an Atlantaigh agus tá sé ar an oileán is mó atá ina luí amach ó chósta Dhún na nGall.
Leis na céadta bliain, tá idir chultúr agus teanga shaibhir chomh maith le hoidhreacht mhuirí le fáil i nGaeltacht Árainn Mhór agus Ailt an Chorráin. Mairfidh spiorad agus traidisiún an chomhoibrithe le seoladh Bealach Gorm Árainn Mhór-Ailt an Chorráin. Tá meascán de chosáin, idir mhuir agus talamh, ann a chiallaíonn gur féidir leat gníomhaíochtaí a eagrú, bíodh siad ar tír nó ar muir.
Is féidir siúl, rothaíocht, snorcláil, seoltóireacht nó cadhcáil a dhéanamh ar Bhealach Gorm Árainn Mhór-Ailt an Chorráin!
Bain do dhúil as an suaimhneas, as an tsíocháin agus as aoibhneas an tírdhreacha, tóg scríste agus am duit féin ar Bhealach Gorm Árainn Mhór-Ailt an Chorráin – eispéireas a mhúsclóidh na céadfaí ionat.
Aimsigh na Seoda, Caith Seal ann, Ith agus Ól agus Bíodh agat Spraoi ar Bhealach Gorm Árainn Mhór-Ailt an Chorráin; áit a bhfuil rud inteacht ann d’achan duine!
1. Slí Árainn Mhór
Soak up all the coastal beauty of Donegal on this exceptional 14km island loop. Remote and rugged, this corner of the Wild Atlantic Way boasts seascapes galore and showcases the Donegal’s largest island.
Beginning and ending at the old pier, Leadhb Gharbh, Slí Árainn Mhór takes five hours to complete.
Moderate in grade, the loop follows tarred road and green track as it circles the island. The 14km loop treats walkers to breathtaking views in all directions.
2. The Old Railway Walk
This beautiful walking trail filled to the brim with spectacular scenery and woodland was originally the route taken by the train which connected Ailt an Chorráin – Burtonport to Letterkenny between 1903 and 1940. There are many features of the old railway remaining which you can view along the way including: stations, gatehouses, accommodation crossings—the pillars, cuttings, embankments, a bridge, rusty gates and much, much more.
1. Slí Árainn Mhór
Bain do dhúil as áilleacht chósta Dhún na nGall ar an lúb iontach 14km seo timpeall an oileáin. Anseo i gcoirnéal ceilte creagach de Shlí an Atlantaigh Fhiáin, a fhaightear plúr na radharc mara agus a léirítear an áilleacht a bhaineann leis an oileán is mó amach ó chósta Dhún na nGall.
Tosaíonn agus críochnaíonn Slí Árainn Mhór ag an tseanché, an Leadhb Gharbh. Glacann sé tuairim is cúig uair an chloig an tsiúlóid a chur i gcrích.
Is siúlóid í nach bhfuil ródhian agus is bealach tarráilte é an lúb a bhfuil rianta glasa air timpeall an oileáin. Tá scoth na radharc le feiceáil i ngach treo ar an lúb 14km seo.
2. Siúlóid an tSeaniarnróid
Tá an tslí siúil seo lán le breáthacht an tírdhreacha agus na coille. Ba í seo an tslí a thóg an traein a cheangal Ailt an Chorráin le Leitir Ceanainn i dtús ama – idir 1903 agus 1940. Is iomaí lorg den seaniarnród atá ann go fóill, ina measc: stáisiúin, tithe geafa, crosairí comhréidhe — na piléir, gearrthacha, claífoirt, droichead, geaftaí meirgeacha agus go leor eile.
3. Kinballycrowie Loop
This lovely looped walk takes you from Ailt an Chorráin- Burtonport harbour along the old railway corridor and back again via quiet country lanes and road. The walk is filled to the brim with spectacular views, a vast array of flora & fauna and a fabulous woodland of beautiful ash trees.
4. Crickamore Loop
This short looped walk takes you along a scenic stretch of the old Ailt an Chorráin – Burtonport railway corridor and back to your starting point at St Columba’s Community Centre via quiet country lanes. The walk has an abundance of flora and fauna which provides this trail with a splendid diversity of colour and sound that changes regularly with the seasons.
3. Lúb Cheann Bhaile Cruaiche
Tosaíonn an tsíúlóid álainn seo ag Cé Ailt an Chorráin, tríd an tseanchonair iarnróid agus ar ais arís trí bhealaí beaga atá ceilte ar an saol mór. Tá an tsiúlóid lán le radharcanna áille agus réimse leathan flóra agus fána, chomh maith le ceantar álainn coille a bhfuil chrainn dheasa ar nós an fhuinseog, le fáil ann.
4. Lúb Chroicheach Mhór
Is siúlóid ghearr í seo a bhfuil radharcanna galánta le feiceáil uaithi. Téann sí trí sheanchonair iarnróid Ailt an Chorráin agus ar ais go dtí an túsphointe ag Ionad Pobail Naomh Colmcille, trí bhealaí beaga ciúine. Tá cuid mhór flóra agus fána le fáil ar an tsiúlóid seo; rud a chuireann le héagsúlacht iontach dathanna agus fuaime na siúlóide, a athraíonn go rialta leis na séasúir.
Getting to Árainn Mhór
Árainn Mhór Island is accessible in all seasons by passenger and vehicle ferries from Ailt an Chorráin/Burtonport
Ag dul go hÁrainn Mhór
