Activities in Donegal

We have two sites in Dunfanaghy & Magheraroarty offering surf lessons, kids camps & stand up paddling boarding. Our experienced ISA qualified coaches approach every lesson with the aim of not just offering a great one-off experience of surfing, but for surfing to become a positive force in our customers lives, even in a small way. This mantra means we keep coach to student ratio low, so we …

Experience the majestic Irish attraction of Slieve League. We offer daily guided tours along with shuttle buses to and from the cliffs. Visitors can take full advantage of our free parking which includes lots of room for coaches. After exploring the cliffs, join us at Ti Linn Café where you can find a wide variety of food and beverages. We also offer FREE Wifi for all customers so you can s…

Kayaking to Fanad Light House Kayaking to The Great Pollad Arch Fanad, enjoying lunch at the Magnificent 7 Arches. Enjoying the final paddle to the Portsalon Caves on the rising tide. The most unique Kayaking Donegal has to offer, truely a costal play ground, with breath taking sceneary, caves, arches, sea stacks, sea cliffs. The possibility of spotting some Wild Life, Dolphins, Seals and Sea …

Sliabh Liag - Europe’s Highest Sea Cliffs Sliabh Liag also known as Slieve League is one of County Donegal’s truly iconic visitor attractions. Situated on the south west coast of County Donegal, Sliabh Liag is said to be the one of the highest and finest marine cliffs in Europe. A visit to Sliabh Liag will take your breathe away with its dramatic scenery, imposing cliff faces, and wild …

Loch Eachnais - This walk forms part of Sli na Rossan (National Waymarked Way) but is an excellent short walk on its own. Shortly after leaving the beach/car park you are in quiet countryside with excellent views over the Rosses and out towards Arranmore Island. Linear Trail Distance: Approximately 4 kms (there and back) Time: 30 minutes to 1 hour Terrain: Rough track, quiet roads. Gra…

Woodquarter Forest Trail: - Walking Trail and picnic site. This trail is along the western shore of Mulroy Bay. It is over undulating ground which rises steeply at the furthest section of the trail and offers panoramic views of the bay along the way. This site is in a part of Donegal which includes some of the most scenic areas of the county. It is on the western shore of Mulroy bay which is pa…

Housed in a building formerly known as ‘the mart’ Triona Design is a family run business. 25 years of keeping alive the tradition of handwoven Donegal Tweed and Irish Produce. Having 5 generations of weavers in the family keeping alive such an art is not an easy task and so has earned Triona Design numerous Failte Ireland Awards and Donegal enterprise Awards.

Sea kayaking Donegal run full day and half day sit in sea kayak tours to remote Donegal coastline and Islands. We are a registered sea kayak provider with both Canoeing Ireland and British Canoeing the sports Governing bodies. We use single sit in sea kayaks for our tours. We are also a sea kayak training provider for Donegal. Participants would need to have a strong desire to explore and be cha…

Carrablagh is an excellent example of a well established country garden dating back to the mid 19th century. Set on the eastern cliffs of the Fanad Peninsula where Lough Swilly meets the North Atlantic Ocean.

Linocut Studio creates a stunning range of hand printed linocuts and greeting card designs inspired by nature and along Donegal's Wild Atlantic Way.

This trail takes the walker on forest road through mixed age coniferous plantations past Rinnalack Hill and on to the shores of Lough Lilly. A small fen has developed here allowing white and yellow water lilies to flourish. A visit to Ards Forest Park will reward everyone at any time of the year. The park covers approximately 480 hectares (1200 acres) and includes a variety of habitats, among t…

A fifth-generation hand weaver, Denis Mulhern, had a strong desire to ensure that the tradition of handweaving was maintained and preserved. Ten years after the collapse of the local tweed industry, he started a small bespoke tweed company called “Triona” from the front room of the family home. Our Flagship store has provided those who have an appreciation for authentic Irish crafts and design …

Coasteering is an adventurous way to explore some of Donegal’s amazing coastline. It involves a combination of jumping, climbing and swimming. It is an awesome and progressive experience. We start off small and as your confidence and ability increases, so too does the jump height! Coasteering operates in a very dynamic sea environment and so a good level of water confidence is required. …

Portsalon Caves Tour Taking in the Portsalon Caves, Hidden Beaches, Coves and Sea-stacks. A Guided Coastal kayaking tour along the Wild Atlantic Way Donegal. A unique selection of caves accessible by kayak on the right level of tides, from the Green waters of the Dark Cave to the fully lit Cathedral Cave. These caves are a true spectacle, as is the clean clear turquoise waters of the shore line…

Lenan Trail Clonmany A-B. Leaving the trailhead at the beach at Lenankeel follow the green (and purple) arrows as the loop turns right crosses a concrete bridge and follows a surfaced roadway for 150m. The purple arrows are for a longer and more challenging Urris Lakes Loop. After 150m the road turns sharp left at a farmhouse – the loops turn right here and join a stony roadway. Pass through a ga…

See Ireland's most northernly coastline like never before with Inishowen Boating. The Inishowen Boating Experience gives you an opportunity to view the rugged Inishowen coastline by sea, showcasing some of the best views in all of Ireland. There is plenty of marine life to be spotted on the trips, as well as birds, basking sharks, seals and our resident dolphins! Our charter boats can t…

Situated behind An Chúirt Hotel, Errigal View Pet Zoo is a family run business established in 2015. Aiming to deliver great value to families with a wide range of activities whatever the weather . From our indoor play area, indoor bouncy castle barn to outdoor play areas, crazy golf, Magical Unicorn encounters, Pony rides and of course all the animals, its great family fun. What started as a p…

Although May and June are usually the best months with the most colour and variety, there is always something in season: from the snowdrops to the autumn colours and winter-flowering cherry. The house and garden have existed for several centuries. There are many rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias, large areas of snowdrops, daffodils and bluebells and beautiful walks through young and mature bro…

Art Gallery and working Studio. Mary Crowley is a artist who uses watercolour to capture the softness of Donegal. Her landscapes are inspired by the glorious beauty of Inishowen. From crashing waves to gentle rolling hills, her work is eclectic. Visitors are always welcome.

Cumann na mBád, Árainn Mhór is a community owned, Irish Sailing Association and Canoeing Irl. affiliated watersports club on the island of Árainn Mhór, Co. Donegal, whose aim is to instill a love of the sea and our beautiful island environment through boating of all kinds. We are committed to the principles of Leave No Trace, Ireland’s only Outdoor Ethics Education Programme, designed to promote a…