rogerfarnworth Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 In April 2023 we stayed close to Burtonport, adjacent to Loch Meela, in Co. Donegal. On the first full day of our stay, we walked the Burtonport Old Railway Walk. A 6km length of the Burtonport extension of the Londonderry & Lough Swilly Railway has been made into an accessible path. The weather was great and the walk very enjoyable. We were impressed by the investment in the walk made by the local community and Donegal County Council. The original line ran from Derry to Letterkenny and was later extended to Burtonport. ... http://rogerfarnworth.com/2023/04/28/the-burtonport-extension-of-the-londonderry-lough-swilly-railway-part-1/ 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerfarnworth Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 This is the second length of the Burtonport Extension which takes us as far as Cashelnagor. .... http://rogerfarnworth.com/2023/05/05/the-burtonport-extension-of-the-londonderry-lough-swilly-railway-part-2/ 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagrizz Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 Thanks for these articles Roger. We're going to Falcarragh on Saturday for a week's stay and I hope to explore bits of the old railway. I'm pleasantly surprised that there is still so much to see. Graham 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagrizz Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 We passed by Falcarragh station today; Graham 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagrizz Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 I climbed Errigal mountain today and you can see the old railway formation in the landscape. It was a bit hazy but the line is still traceable. This is crossing keepers cottage #16 by the N56, looking towards Gweedore. The trackbed curves in from above the road and crosses it by the cottage. And this is Cashelnagore station. The trackbed is obvious as the straight line from the NE. After passing the station it is more obscure as it curves away to the west. Crossing keeper cottage #14. I stopped by here yesterday but the trackbed can't be seen from road level. From high up though, you can see the formation to the left of the road. Graham 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagrizz Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Owencarrow viaduct today. Taken from a roadside pull-in where there is info and memorabilia from the 1925 disaster. Graham 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerfarnworth Posted June 24, 2023 Author Share Posted June 24, 2023 This is the third length of the L&LSR. It covers the length from Cashelnagor to Barnes Gap. .... It includes the Owencarrow Viaduct. ... http://rogerfarnworth.com/2023/06/22/the-burtonport-extension-of-the-londonderry-amp-lough-swilly-railway-part-3/ 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerfarnworth Posted June 24, 2023 Author Share Posted June 24, 2023 The accident on the Owencarrow Viaduct is covered in this linked article. .... http://rogerfarnworth.com/2021/05/30/the-owencarrow-viaduct-accident-in-1925/ 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerfarnworth Posted July 15, 2023 Author Share Posted July 15, 2023 This next linked article covers the remaining length of the Burtonport Extension Railway from Barnes Gap to Letterkenny. .... http://rogerfarnworth.com/2023/07/13/the-burtonport-extension-of-the-llsr-londonderry-and-lough-swilly-railway-part-4-barnes-gap-to-letterkenny/ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now