Muff
This small village on the border of Donegal and Derry has a Church of Ireland built by the Harts of Kilderry House which dates from…
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The Wild Atlantic Way, for the most part, follows the formally established route named the “Inishowen 100” coastal scenic drive. “The Inishowen 100” may sound like a Formula One race, but it gets its name from the approximate distance in miles of the sign-posted circuit, which starts in Newtoncunningham on the Inishowen Peninsula.
It was established as an independent traveller’s route aimed at walking, cycling or driving with special interest areas highlighted, that might otherwise have been missed. The “Wild Atlantic Way” route must accommodate for large coaches (56 seats) to pass and park, which necessitates bypassing some of the minor roads. Therefore, the smaller groups and indepedendent travellers following the “Inishowen 100” drive can experience that little bit more than those keeping to the designated WAW route. You will certainly not wish to break any speed records as you linger and savour the many scenic and historical gems that Inishowen, Ireland’s largest peninsula, has to offer.
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Quigley’s Point
The village of Quigley’s Point is also known as ‘Carrowkeel’ Located on the eastern shore of the Inishowen peninsula, overlooking Lough Foyle. Quigley’s Point lies…
Redcastle
Ancient maps show two prominent castles along the banks of Lough Foyle, one of Redcastle, which was then called Caire MacEwlyn, and the second at…
Moville
This is a busy scenic market town, located along the banks of Lough Foyle. Moville also is the ancestral home of Field-Marshal Montgomery of North…
Shroove
A favourite walk in Stroove (known locally as Shroove) leads to Port-a-dorais – Port of the Door. The “Door” to the lovely cave is a…
Greencastle
This is a popular resort with a fine beach. It is an important commercial fishing port. It was once a place of historical importance. Richard…
Bocan, Gleneely, Carrowmenagh, Redford
Bocan, Gleneely, Carrowmenagh and Redford are areas that contain possibly the widest range and greatest number of historical sites and ancient monuments in Inishowen. Among…
Kinnagoe Bay
The scenery as you approach this beautiful cove is breathtaking. When you descend to the beach you feel as if you are in another world,…
Culdaff
This picturesque village has two fine stone bridges and a triangular green featuring a now disused pump house. In Culdaff River you can see St.…
Glengad
For generations Glengad has been a traditional fishing area, a practice still continued today. At Glengad, the visitor can take in views of Inishtrahull, Rathlin…