Overview The Buncrana Shore-path is a traffic free walk which follows the shoreline of Lough Swilly between Buncrana and Stragill Strand. It is a gently undulating path which passes quiet beaches, old forts and a number of sites of historic interest. Wildlife is abundant and the views in all directions are superb.

Location Starts in Buncrana and extends north along the shore of Lough Swilly to the sandy beach at Stragill Strand.

Distance 3 kms of path
Time Needed 1 – 2 hrs
Grading Easy
Height Gain Negligible
Trail Surface Concrete, tarmac, gravel
Markers Brown Finger posts

Features
· Easily Accessible
· Good surface
· Level walking
· Views

Landscape Excellent coastal views of Lough Swilly. The horizon is dominated by the Fannad Peninsula. Vegetation is predominantly coastal heath and rough grazing.

Trailhead There are two trailheads for this walk:
1. Town shorefront adjacent to car parks
2. Stragill Strand with minimal parking on grass/beach edge
Other intermediate options are at Castle Bridge and Ned’s Point. There are Mapboards at Castle Bridge, Ned's Point and Stragill Strand

Waymarkers and signage
Brown finger signs

Elevation & Climbing Negligible

Trail Surface
· Gravel and Concrete paths.
· Surface is generally good.
· Ramp to Stragill Strand.

Points/Features of interest
· Coastal views
· Mass Rock
· Military Fort
· Archaeology