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Paddling near Dunlewy, Co. Donegal


Dunlewy sits in the Derryveagh Mountains of northwest Donegal, at the foot of Errigal and beside the Poison Glen. Dunlewey Lough is the centrepiece for paddling here, with guided kayak trips running on the lake against one of the most dramatic mountain backdrops in Ireland. The nearby Owenwee river and Lough Nacung add further options close to the village.

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