Trail Guides

Discover Inishowen; the jewel in Donegal’s Celtic Crown and the beginning or the grand finale of the Wild Atlantic Way.

Explore Inishowen by using our Trail Guides to find some of the most scenic and iconic landmarks that the peninsula has to offer.

Follow the Heritage Trail as it meanders off the beaten track, (created in collaboration with the Sliabh Sneacht Centre), revealing prehistoric burial chambers and rock art, Celtic crosses, forts and castles.

Let the Walking Trail guide you along gentle coastal paths, take a peaceful moment by Glenevin waterfall or trek the highways and byways of breathtaking mountain walks.

Pick up the Beach Trail; discover stunning stretches of golden sands, comb for natures treasure in hidden coves, swim in the crystal clear waters of the Wild Atlantic Ocean.

Let yourself be captivated by the history, heritage and landscapes of this ruggedly beautiful region.

Walking Trail

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Heritage Trail

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Beach Trail

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Arts & Crafts Trail

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Mary Crowley Art

Arts & Crafts , Arts & Crafts Trail , Retail , See & Do

Mary Crowley has been in love with the Donegal area since childhood and finds it endlessly inspiring. Her passion for [...]

Fort Dunree

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In the Irish language Dunree translates as Dun Fhraoigh, meaning, “Fort of the Heather,” indicating that is was an important [...]

Rockwell Ornaments

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R244, Carroghill, Co. Donegal, Ireland

Rockwell Ornaments, located in Donegal’s picturesque Inishowen Peninsula, specializes in moulded interior & exterior ornamental features. A wide selection of [...]

Adam Rory Porter

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The Northern Light Gallery & Studio, Lower Main Street, Ardaravan, Buncrana, County Donegal, Ireland

I’ve always loved the creative arts.  From entering the Texaco School art competition as a child, to studying Art, Design, [...]

Glendowen Craft Shop

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R238, Meendoran, Co. Donegal, Ireland

Glendowen Craft Shop and studio is a custom built workshop and retail outlet for hand crafted Donegal Tweed garments and [...]

An Grianán of Aileach

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Grianan of Aileach, Carrowreagh, Co. Donegal, Ireland

Directions: 4km from the village of Bridgend in the direction of Letterkenny, take the signposted road at Burt Circular Chapel [...]

Morton God Dolmen

Heritage Trail , History & Heritage , Must Sees , See & Do , Trail Guides
Iskaheen Park, Eskaheen, Co. Donegal, Ireland

Directions: Situated in the middle of boggy land on the a mountain road (L1891) 0.75 km past the church at [...]

Northburgh Castle

Heritage Trail , History & Heritage , Must Sees , See & Do , Trail Guides
5, Eleven Ballyboes, The Fort, Co. Donegal, F93 T2P2, Ireland

Directions: Situated in the village of Greencastle on the Stroove Road. It can be easily viewed from the car park [...]

Cooley Cross & Skull House

Heritage Trail , History & Heritage , Must Sees , See & Do , Trail Guides
Unnamed Road, Co. Donegal, Ireland

GPS Co-ordinates: 55.188839, -7.061632 Directions: 0.25km outside the town of Moville and well signposted road off the main Moville – [...]

Carrowmore High Cross

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Unnamed Road, Co. Donegal, Ireland

GPS Co-ordinates: 55.256384, -7.189454 Directions: 6km from Culdaff, just off the main Carndonagh – Moville road. This site is signposted [...]

Cloncha High Cross

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Cloncha Church and Cross, Clonca, Culdaff, County Donegal, Ireland

Video by Brendan Diver from www.photosfromireland.com   Directions: 3km from Culdaff, off the Culdaff -Moville road. Approximately 1.5km along this [...]

Temple of Deen

Heritage Trail , History & Heritage , Must Sees , See & Do , Trail Guides
R238, Co. Donegal, Ireland

Directions: 2km from Culdaff in the direction of Moville and situated on top of the low hill of Deen, which [...]

Clonmany Fabrics & Crafts

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Clonmany Community Centre., Main Street, Gort, County Donegal, Ireland

Beautiful Fabrics at Fabulous Prices We have a huge selection of high quality cotton fabrics by the metre, fat quarters [...]

Bocan Stone Circle

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R238, Glackadrumman, Co. Donegal, Ireland

Directions: 2km from Culdaff in the direction of Moville. Take the first left past the Parochial House. Stands atop of [...]

Wee House Of Malin

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Unnamed Road, Ballygorman, Co. Donegal, Ireland

GPS Co-ordinates: 55.368169, -7.317768 Directions: Situated 4km from the junction at Bree, travelling from Malin on the coast road continue, [...]

Donagh Cross

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Church Rd, Gort Glebe, Co. Donegal, Ireland

Directions: On the main Carndonagh – Ballyliffin road just outside the town centre along the roadside on your left. Beside [...]

Carrickabraghy Castle

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Unnamed Road, Carrickabraghy, Co. Donegal, Ireland

Directions: Follow the main road to the coast. At the junction at the Famine Village turn left. The Castle is [...]

St. Columba’s Church Straid

Heritage Trail , History & Heritage , Must Sees , See & Do , Trail Guides
Unnamed Road, Gaddyduff, Co. Donegal, Ireland

Directions: 1.5km from Clonmany on the right hand side before the Waterfall at the Glen House. Description: As well as [...]

O’Doherty’s Keep

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30 Cahir O'Doherty Ave, Ardaravan, Buncrana, Co. Donegal, F93 WP78, Ireland

Directions: Located near the mouth of the Crana River in Swan Park. Description: The O’Dohertys were the Gaelic lords of [...]