Activities in Donegal

The walled kitchen garden where a broad range of soft fruit, vegetables, salad crops and herbs are cultivated for the award winning hotel kitchens. Adjacent to the Restaurant is a recently made tranquillity garden with a contemporary sculpture by Zara Cunningham-Bell. There is no charge for admission to our gardens and they are open: Easter to October 10am-4pm Daily. Closed November to Easter. …

Céad mile fáilte go ‘Hillwalking Donegal’. Go dté mar atá sibh! My name is Seamus Doohan. I was born and raised in the Gaeltacht area of Falcarragh in Co. Donegal, under the shadow of the majestic Derryveagh mountains, and within a whisper of the rugged coastline of the wild North Atlantic. As someone who has a passion for the outdoors, it was inevitable that I would take to hill walking. …

All instruction at Glenleary is provided by appropriately qualified, experienced and mature instructors. The main focus is weekly riding lessons. Trekking is available through the beautiful local countryside with spectacular views of Lough Swilly.

The Ardara art gallery of professional artist Stephen Bennett houses a large collection of Stephen’s latest work including Original paintings and Limited Edition prints. Stephen moved to Ardara, the birthplace of his late father, after a very successful career as a commercial artist in London, to follow his dream of working as an artist in Donegal. He now exhibits in his own gallery 2 miles out…

Our customised tours are about giving back to the community and nurturing the culture mngVentures is a bilingual enterprise, we craft boutique experiences that help visitors connect with our unique culture and magical landscape. Guided and self guided with handpicked local services. Rock & Roam, Connecting Colmcille, The Whiskey Pilgrimage, Footprints, faeiries & folklore..... As well as tours, m…

Ghost Ship Sea Kayak Tour Kayaking out along Ballymastocker Bay, spotting for Wild Bird Colonies, Seals and possibly Dolphins, while taking in the Sea Cliffs and Caves towards Knockalla Fort, a large defendable fort built during World War 1. But more astonishing than the Giant Sea Cliff, hidden in plain sight from all but the sea, a full-size Ghost Ship in a Cave. The 15 Meter Horizon Fishing…

7 Arches Kayaking Tour Wild Atlantic Way - Donegal Coastline Kayaking Trip Hidden in plain sight, this truly is the 7th Wonder of the Wild Atlantic Way Donegal. This section of coastline has it all, Caves, Cliffs, Arches, Sea Stacks, Hidden Coves and Beaches. But what makes it unique is The 7 Arches, a private beach hidden in plain sight along the coast, with its own waterfall paradise insid…

DivingDec was established in 2009 with the goal of providing the highest standards of quality training anywhere in the world through their unique 1-1 policy. Since then they have expanded to become Ireland`s first and only complete beginner to advanced mixed gas training, retail and services facility. They can supply all divers with the personal advice and quality equipment to meet even the …

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 …

Discover the beauty of the great Arranmore Island and the smaller islands around it! The numerous offshore islands are havens of peacefulness and tranquillity where nature and wildlife prosper without interruption. Cliffs, beaches, rocky outcrops, sea stacks, sea caves provide perfect habitats for marine life as well as superb photographic opportunities for visitors. - Take a 2.5 hours boat excur…

The Bluestack Way is a 65km route through a true wilderness area of County Donegal in the north west of Ireland with great views as it traverses the Bluestack Mountains, a range of low rounded hills. It connects Donegal town with the town of Ardara on the west coast. Along the way the route passes by scenic Lough Eske, and then wends its way across the foothills of the Bluestacks to reach an area …

100,000 welcomes await you at Cruit Island Golf Club. Set on the edge of the wild and rugged Atlantic Ocean, next stop America, you will savour unrestricted panoramic views that will take your breath away. A true natural 9 hole links course, golf at its best, par 68, where every shot must be methodically thought out. With a par 3 that measures only 137m, what club will it be today? A short flic…

County Donegal private tours and transfers with Fáilte Ireland approved tour guide, Henry Doohan. Private guided tours of Inishowen, Donegal and the North West for small groups (max 7 passengers). Explore the Northern Highlands section of the Wild Atlantic Way at your own pace, with a private tour tailored to your group’s individual interests. Start your day with a pick up from your accommo…

Donegal Copper Craft is teaming up with Teac Jack Glassagh and going to be holding some workshops which caters for families, men, women and children from 12 years of age, following government guidelines with Social distancing. Minimum of 10 and a Maximum of 40. for more information visit our website Donegal Copper Craft also has an online shop which can also be viewed on the webpage Each pi…

Rock climbing is such an exhilarating experience! Imagine climbing up on granite rock faces with the Atlantic Ocean crashing on the rocks below, add to that the thrill of walking your heels to the edge, taking a deep breath and leaning back out into the air at the start of an abseil, and you’re sure to create some memories that will last! There are world class rock climbing venues all around Don…

Enjoy a night of Traditional Irish Music, Song and dance in the company of some of Donegals finest traditional musicians. Our Trad Trail bus operates 6 nights a week (ex Saturday) from May to October, leaving the Tourist Information Offices on the Quay in Donegal Town at 9pm (returning approx midnight), bringing you to the towns of Ardara, Dunkineely and Glenties (depending on what night the se…

Carrablagh is an outstanding 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. Surrounding woodlands protect the specimen plantings within. This most intimate, classic Irish Robinsonian garden has a magical atmosphere, sheltering its botanical treasures in a series of…

The beautiful beach is one of the the best places in Ireland and even Europe to learn to surf, With the perfect combination of medium sized rolling waves & spectacular surroundings it is also one of the most stunning places to surf. At ‘Rossnowlagh Surf School’ we take pride in our fun and professional approach.Our surf instructors are accredited with the Irish Surfing Association Surfing qualific…

Unforgettable rock climbing, hiking, and outdoor adventures in the heart of Donegal. Led by experienced, qualified instructors, Atlantic Edge specialise in delivering high-quality, personalised experiences in some of Ireland’s most stunning wild places.

Experience the peace and beauty of a sunset out on the water of Mulroy bay. All equipment and instruction is provided and the trips will be tailored to the needs and abilities of everyone within the group. Duration: 3hrs. Price: €35pp (€30 for under 16’s) Check out the website for upcoming tours or get in touch today to plan your next Adventure!