Things To DoThings To Do
Errigal Mountain HikeErrigal Mountain Hike
Distance: 37km ~ 40mins Start: Errigal Parking Base Camp Height: 751m / 2,464 feet Length & Time: 5.20km/2-3 hours Restaurants/Accomodation Nearby: An Chuirt Hotel, Caisleáin Óir Hotel Beaches Nearby: Bunbeg Beach (Bád Eddie Shipwreck), Port Arthur ( Ferry to Gola Island - Paddle & Prosecco), Carrickfinn (Donegal’s Famous Airport).
Fanad Head LighthouseFanad Head Lighthouse
Distance 44km ~ 50mins Opening times: June – Aug (Mon - Sun 10am-6pm) Free attraction, however tour of lighthouse cost €12 Restaurants Nearby: Ripples Restaurant, Kerrykeel & Travellers Inn, Milford (open Fri-Sun). Beaches Nearby: Ballymastocker Beach & Viewpoint, Portsalon. White Shore Beach, Ballyheirnan.
Sliabh Liag CliffsSliabh Liag Cliffs
Distance 81km ~ 1hr 30mins Opening times: June – Aug (Mon - Sun 9:30am-6pm) Hike/Walk Europes Highest Cliffs (Free attraction) - Parking €10 Restaurant/Accommodation Nearby: The Rusty Makerel, Teelin Beaches Nearby: Silver Strand Beach, Malin Beg & Trá Bán Beach, Muckross (close to Éire sign)
Murder Hole BeachMurder Hole Beach
Murder Hole Beach (aka Boyeeghter Bay) is located on the Melmore Head Peninsula close to Downings. It’s a 35-minute drive from Dunfanaghy, a 45-minute drive from both Letterkenny and Falcarragh and a 50-minute drive from Gweedore. Time: 25mins each way along the new steep and tough trail from the car park. Tide Times: The sea cave can ONLY be reached when the tide is low. Safety: No swim zone because of dangerous tides. Restaurants/Accomodation Nearby; The Singing Pub & The Harbour Bar, Goose & Gander Pizzeria, Downings. Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort.
Glenveagh National ParkGlenveagh National Park
Tours: Castle is open for self-guided tours everyday except on Monday and Fridays. Castle Tour Prices: Adult €7, Senior €5, Family €15, Children under six are free. Opening Times: 9:15-5:15pm (Mon-Sun) Length: 3.5km trail walk from car park to the castle - bikes and shuttle bus available (€3 adult return, €2 for 7-18 and free under 6. Restaurants/Accommodation Nearby: Huckleberry Coffee Shop & The Coffee Pod, Creeslough. The Rusty Oven, Dunfanaghy. The Lagoon, Termon. Donegal Boardwalk Resort (self catering lodges located on beautiful boardwalk), Wild Atlantic Glamping Pods, Creeslough.