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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.
Carrickabraghy Castle
Heritage Trail , History & Heritage , Must Sees , See & Do , Trail Guides
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
Heritage Trail , History & Heritage , Must Sees , See & Do , Trail Guides
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 [...]
St Mura’s cross
Heritage Trail , History & Heritage , Must Sees , See & Do , Trail Guides
7 The Rectory, Carrontlieve, Fahan, Co. Donegal, F93 W5R2, Ireland
Directions: Situated in the graveyard of the old abbey which lies alongside the main Buncrana to Derry Road in the [...]
Moville Shore Path Slí na Slainte
See & Do , Trail Guides , Walking Trail
2 Back Ln, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Distance: 2km Time Needed: 45mins Grading: Easy Height Gain: Nil Location: Starts at Moville shorefront for the coastal path and [...]
Inishowen Head Loop
See & Do , Trail Guides , Walking Trail
R241, Stroove, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Distance: 8.5km Time Needed: 2-3 hrs Grading: Moderate Height Gain: 230 metres Trail Surface: Bog roads, tarmac Location: 4km northeast [...]
Culdaff River and Estuary Path Slí na Slainte
See & Do , Trail Guides , Walking Trail
2 Shore Rd, Knock, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Distance: 3-4km Time Needed: 1-2 hours Grading: Easy Height Gain: Negotiable Trail Surface: Concrete, Tarmac Location: Centre of Culdaff Village, [...]
Malin Head Trail
See & Do , Trail Guides , Walking Trail
Malin Head, County Donegal, Ireland
Distance: 570m – 655m (one way) Time Needed: 20-30 mins (one way) Grading: Moderate: Height Gain: 150 metres Trail Surface: [...]
Pollan Bay Walk
See & Do , Trail Guides , Walking Trail
Ballyliffin, County Donegal, Ireland
Distance: 5km approx Time Needed: 1:45 – 2:15hrs Grading: Easy Height Gain: Negotiable Trail Surface: Sand, gravel Location: Just outside [...]
Waterfall Walk
See & Do , Trail Guides , Walking Trail
Straid (Donegal), Waterfall, Binnion, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Distance: 1km of path Time Needed: 30 mins Grading: Easy Height Gain: Negligible Trail Surface: Gravel Location: 1.2km west of [...]
Butler’s Glen Loop
See & Do , Trail Guides , Walking Trail
Mamore Gap, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Distance: 10.5km Time Needed: 2-3 hours Grading: Strenuous, physically demanding with rough ground, steep slopes suitable for experienced walkers with [...]
Urris Lakes Loop
See & Do , Trail Guides , Walking Trail
Leenan Strand donegal
Distance: 6.5km Time Needed: 2-3 hours Grading: Strenuous, physically demanding with rough ground, steep slopes & suitable for experienced and [...]
Inch Wildfowl Reserve
See & Do , Trail Guides
Inch Wildfowl Reserve, Inch Levels, Burt, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Distance: 8km Time needed: 2-3hrs approx Grading: Easy Height gain: Negligible Trail surface: Concrete, tarmac, gravel Status: Nature Trail, Local [...]
Fort Dunree Walking Trail
See & Do , Trail Guides , Walking Trail
Fort Dunree, Leophin, Linsfort, Buncrana, County Donegal, Ireland
Distance: 2km Time Needed: 45 mins to 1.5 hrs Grading: Easy to moderate Height Gain: 30m (with one particularly steep [...]
Buncrana Shore Path
See & Do , Trail Guides , Walking Trail
Stragill Strand
Distance: 3km of path Time Needed: 1-2 hours Grading: Easy Height Gain: Negligible Trail Surface: Concrete, tarmac, gravel Location: Starts [...]
Lisfannon Beach
Beach Trail , Beaches , See & Do , WAW Discovery Points
Lisfannon Beach, County Donegal, Ireland
Lisfannon provides spectacular views of the majestic Lough Swilly, Rathmullan and Inch Island. The latter is a Natural Heritage Area [...]
Luddan Beach
Beach Trail , Beaches , See & Do
Railway Rd, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Luddan beach is a beautiful stretch of golden sand, perfect for a long stroll. Luddan offers panoramic views of Rathmullan [...]
Lady’s Bay (Shore Front Beach)
Beach Trail , Beaches , See & Do ,
Ardeelin, Swilly Rd, Ballymacarry Lower, Buncrana, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Location: Accessed from the forefront of Grianan Park – 450m north of the Inishowen Tourist Office, Buncrana. Overview: Entitled in [...]
Porthaw Beach
Beach Trail , Beaches , See & Do
Unnamed Road, Tullyarvan, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Location: Situated on the ‘Buncrana Shore Path’ walk between Ned’s Point and Stragill – approximately 3.8km north of the Inishowen [...]
Stragill Beach
Beach Trail , Beaches , See & Do
Unnamed Road, Linsfort, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Location: Situated in Linsfort and is 6km drive north from the Inishowen Tourist Office. Overview: Stragill Beach can also be [...]
