Activities in Donegal

Treat your family to a fun day and get fit at the same time, cycling and taking in the views and sights of the beautiful rugged coastline of Bundoran, or broaden your horizons in the surrounding areas of Counties Leitrim Sligo and Donegal.

Sunset Kayak Mulroy Bay Enjoy a memorable summer sunset experience by kayak. Eco Atlantic Adventures offers the best seat in the house to witness this spectacle. The Evening Sunsets brings in colours and reflections, setting golden yellows, purples and reds. As the sun sets beyond the horizon, enjoy a hue of colour and light, just before it pops and fades ever so slowly and mellows out. Set…

Would you like to take a tour of historical Buncrana and see the main sights as well as the hidden gems? Then the Go Donegal App is perfect for you! We have a fantastic, 3 hour Audio Walking Tour of Buncrana for you and it's available for free on the Go Donegal App. Find out more about places of interest like Father Hegarty's Rock, O Doherty's Castle and the Amazing Grace Story. Enjoy …

This purpose built walking and cycling trail follows the old railway line which served a Bord na Mona turf extraction facility. It crosses the Ownea River (and the Bluestack Waymarked Way at this point), passes through an area of forestry and ends at the remote, but hauntingly beautiful, Lough McHugh. Linear Trail Distance: Approximately 2.8 kms Time: 1 hours Terrain: Purpose built path …

We have a wide variety of activities for children across our park and we also provide accommodation with our log cabins and mobile homes. We have lots to do with bouncy castles, water sports, trampolines , an indoor play area, rock climbing, archery and many more activities!

Raw Dance Academy Hip Hop Summer School. Amazing fun activity for the whole family starting on Tuesday 3rd July 2pm-3.30pm & Thursday 5th July at The Lakeside Centre, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon, Donegal. Summer school will run during the summer. Summers school monthly fee €30 every Tuesday Tuesday & Thursday Time 2-3.30pm. Contact number Natalie +353 (83) 039 4841 Come down and put on your da…

Drumharrif wood offers the family a gentle looped walk near the village of Pettigo on the border with Northern Ireland. The forest road section of trail follows the old Great Northern Railway line. The old station house was located close to the village of Pettigo. The trains travelled to Dublin, Enniskillen, Ballyshannon and Bundoran. The station closed in 1957. Walk: This looped trail takes y…

The Drew University/Institute of Study Abroad Ireland pre-college summer program is for high school students aged 15-17. This program includes lectures on Irish history and culture, guided field trips, Irish language learning, and participation in traditional cultural activities. Students who successfully complete the summer program will receive three college credits from Drew University, NJ. I…

CARA Organic Beauty Spa at Lough Eske Spa in Donegal, Ireland is your escape to a world of well-deserved pampering and natural, restorative therapies. Situated in the castle garden, the refreshing, peaceful setting is reflected in the buildings natural sandstone and rich wood floor features. Our skillful and caring staff places you as top priority. Here, the concept of the traditional spa treat…

The Inis Eoghain Cycleway is a 55km loop connecting The River Foyle in County Londonderry to Lough Swilly in Donegal. More than one third of the route is traffic free passing along the Foyle Valley, close to the heart of Derry City and continuing under the spectacular Foyle Bridge before heading through Ballyarnett Country Park. Once at the city limits, the route begins to climb to An Grianán …

Castleview Equestrian is a family run farm located in Loughros Point approximately 2 miles from the heritage town of Ardara. We offer you a unique opportunity to discover some of the most breathtaking scenery in South West Donegal on horseback

Slí na Rossan - Slí Dhún na nGall - Part of the 280km Slí Dhún na nGall, Slí na Rosann is a 65km circular route covering an area called the Rosses, which lies between the western outliers of the Derryveagh Mountains and the much indented Atlantic coast in west County Donegal. It is a wonderfully scenic, rock-strewn landscape scattered with more than a hundred lakes, which make it a mecca for angle…

Castle adventure open farm is a fantastic day out for all the family with lots of indoor and outdoor activities. Come visit us today !!

A full moon hike up Donegal's most iconic peak - Errigal! Come along and experience the magic of watching the sun set from the summit of Errigal, then descending as the full moon rises and the stars come out! Clothing - wear comfortable and warm clothing, no denim, bring an extra warm layer plus waterproofs. Footwear - hiking boots are ideal but any sensible and secure footwear with good …

Moville Pottery - Official producer of the City of Culture mug - is situated in Moville , overlooking the town & with a fantastic view of Lough Foyle. Come and see how the mugs are made. You can also paint your own pot - have a go on the potters wheel and see the biggest and smallest hand made teapots in Europe. Also on display are a unique set of HiFi speakers, which are the only ones of thei…

Established in 1891, The Northwest Golf Club has often been dubbed by Cecil Barcroft, the ’St Andrews if of Ireland’ as it draws its links comparisons with that of the famous Scottish links. A founder member of the Golfing Union of Ireland, the course lies between the picturesque Moldy Mountains and the Sea. The surrounding scenery is magnificent. The Club boasts a modern, comfortable Clubhous…

SUNSET KAYAK TRIP A sunset guided kayak trip on Dunlewey Lake with the majestic Errigal mountain and Poison Glen for a backdrop. You will be met at a prearranged meeting spot where we will get you sorted out with equipment. Wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets supplied as required, . This will be followed by a safety chat and on land instruction. Then we will get on the kayaks and get everyon…

Donegal Music Trails immerses you in the Authentic Experience of Traditional Donegal, taking in all the breath-taking sights and hidden gems, sample local delicacies, while learning all about local music song and dance. We arrange personalised tours, intimate concerts and sessions and can also arrange one to one music lessons with some of Ireland’s renowned music artists. All guided tours are lea…

A secluded and peaceful garden of many parts. Visitors enjoy a warm welcome from the owner and new additions surprise the regular visitor. This is a plant-lovers paradise where modern varieties of shrubs and herbaceous plants rub shoulders with old favourites and where the non-gardener may sit and be charmed by the views across Donegal Bay. Admission: €5 to Fields of Life well-drilling proje…

Our guided Wild Atlantic Salmon Tours are a kayaking experience in 2 particularly interesting locations in Co. Donegal linked to the mythology of the Irish Salmon. Each tour traces the route of the migratory salmon and relates it to the landscape and surrounds. Our first route at the source of the Derg and Foyle system is near Lough Derg in South West Donegal, a boundary area between north and …