The Rougey Cliff Walk in Bundoran is a 4km trail that’ll take you around 1 hour to complete, depending on pace.
Although easy-going due to the flat surface, the winds that whip across the Atlantic can make this a bit of a challenge at times.
Find a map of the trail along with links to the start point below.
A quick overview of the Rougey Cliff Walk
Photo by Gareth Wray via Fáilte Ireland
Although a the Rougey Walk is fairly straightforward, there are a few need-to-knows that’ll make your visit that bit more enjoyable.
1. Start/end point
The trail starts and ends at Bundoran Tourist Office (here on Maps). If you are driving, you can find parking around here on Google Maps.
2. Distance/time needed
If you start from the tourist office, the trail is 4km and it’ll take you around 1 hour.
3. Difficulty
So, this is a handy walk for the most part. The trail is relatively level and it’ll be fine for most levels of fitness. It’s the wind that can make it a bit of a slog at times.
A map of the Rougey Cliff Walk
So, while you can start the Rougey Walk from anywhere really, I’ve outlined the route from the tourist office above.
This is a very straightforward trail to follow, but there are a couple of points to look out for along the way.
1. The Thrupenny Pool
Photo courtesy Failte Ireland
You’ll pass the Thrupenny Pool shortly after leaving the visitor centre (you’ll see it from above).
This is one of two open water swimming pools (the other is the West End Pool) and it’s around 5ft deep.
While you can start the Rougey Cliff Walk off with a dip if you like, most just admire it from above.
2. The Fairy Bridges
Photo by Gareth Wray via Fáilte Ireland
The Fairy Bridges are found around half-way through the Rougey Walk, on the Tullan Strand side of the trail.
These were the town’s original tourist attractions, with visitors flocking from far and wide to see them from the 1800s onwards.
According to local legend, the Fairy Bridges were once home to the mythical creatures, so make sure to keep an eye out for them!
Explore more of Bundoran
There are plenty of things to do in Bundoran and nearby after you’ve conquered the Rougey Walk.
Here are a few suggestions:
Keith O’Hara has lived in Ireland for 35 years and has spent most of the last 10 creating what is now The Irish Road Trip guide. Over the years, the website has published thousands of meticulously researched Ireland travel guides, welcoming 30 million+ visitors along the way. In 2022, the Irish Road Trip team published the world’s largest collection of Irish Road Trip itineraries. Keith lives in Dublin with his dog Toby and finds writing in the 3rd person minus craic altogether.