Malin Head to Ballybofey

Day One from Malin Head to Ballybofey via Malin, Carndonagh, the Lough Swilly ferry from Buncrana to Rathmullen, Ramelton, Letterkenny and Stranolar. Clocked Up 88.46 km

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Lovely early desent along the coast down into Malin village. Onwards to Carndonagh, coming out of which we tackled the first tough climb of the week. Lovely cycle onto Buncrana from where we took the Lough Swilly Ferry across to Rathmullen. Stopped in Ramelton for lunch before journeying onto Letterkenny. First blow of the week came in the form of a puncture to Donal's back wheel but we still just about managed to reach Stranorlar/Ballybofey in time for the Heineken Cup final after a very tough climb coming out of Letterkenny. We watched Munster's terrific win in the "great" rugby pub that is McGuigans Bar and later had dinner at the Villa Rose - excellent.

All Set For The Off At Malin Head

Malin Head

Malin Village

Beach at Rathmullen on Lough Swilly