Activities in Donegal

Souls Gaze Studio - fine art and crafts made in Malin Head; Carnmalin, Malin Head, Inishowen wee shed gallery. Paintings by artist Andrea Redmond are currently in collections in Canada, Scotland and Northern Ireland. She is renowned for her mystical works. Paintings of: local wildlife, scenes of Malin Head and Faeries; art dolls; wood , cement and stone sculptures; art quilts. Commissions welcome…

Glenveagh - The Garden Trail - Length: 1km (This is a looped walk) Time: 1hr Terrain: Gravel pathway Following a well-marked route the trail offers visitors a full tour of the features of the gardens. Started around 1890 by Cornelia Adair and embellished in the 1960’s and 1970’s by Henry Mc Ilhenny the garden offers great contrast with the surrounding landscape. Features inclu…

Castle Grove is a four star family run Country House set in 200 acres of mature parkland. It is the perfect base to explore Donegals Wild Atlantic Way and other gardens on the Donegal Garden Trail. The house was built in 1695 and boasts a fascinating history, with gardens designed by Lancelot Capability Brown. There is a four acre Walled Garden dating back to the 1800s. Visitors are welcome t…

We are a unique Scenic Tour Provider in North West Donegal. We are unique in that we use Electric fat bikes to take you some of the more remote stunning areas of Donegal. Explore the County Donegal Like Never Before. Fun adventures showing off the stunning scenery of Donegal. You’ve never seen Donegal like this. It’s time to hop on an electric fatbike and take a thoroughly epic tour Tour of Do…

Established in 1985 the Village is a showcase for contemporary arts and crafts in Ireland. The Donegal Craft Village are a small community of skilled independent handcrafters and we invite you into our workshops to view our glass, hand-woven textiles, painting, jewellery, printmaking and handmade felt art. Situated 2km outside Donegal Town on the Wild Atlantic Way, the Craft Village is also home t…

Letterkenny Activity Centre - Fun for all the family. Karting at approx 800 meters they have one of the largest tracks in Ulster with both Adult and Junior karts available from age 8. The track is unique in that it is part indoor but mostly outdoor. High Rope and Zipline Park Spend over an hour in the High Rope Park and test your head for heights as you overcome the obstacles in the multi level…

Spraoi agus Spórt is a social enterprise based in Carndonagh, Inishowen providing excellent social, recreational and educational activities for the community which are focused on family development and which bring social, recreational and economic benefits to the area. Spraoi agus Spórt provide a wide range of after-school, weekend and holiday time activities for children, including children with…

We may spin some yarns, but we don't tell tall tales! The true keepers of the craft, we have been preserving the tradition of hand weaving since 1979, quietly, honestly, authentically. All our tweeds and throws are designed, hand woven and made in our mill in Kilcar, Co Donegal. All our garments are made here in our sewing room by our team of artisan garment makers. Our mill and shop is a little b…

Welcome to Donegal Heritage Trails. Based in Milford on the shores of beautiful Mulroy Bay my company offers heritage tours of North West Donegal. I specialise in walking tours of Ramelton and Rathmullan. If you really want to explore Donegal, why not try a guided tour? And who better than a native guide with local knowledge to show you places of interest and tell you the fascinating stories behin…

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 them sand dunes, beaches, salt marshes, salt water lakes, rock face and, of course, coniferous and deciduous woodlands. With such a variety of landscapes, it is possible to spend many hours exploring this wonderful park. The sea…

Ballyshannon is part of the long distance North West Cycle Trail which goes through the counties of Donegal, Tyrone, Fermanagh, Leitrim & Sligo. This 326km route travels through a wide variety of scenic landscapes along quiet country roads & through rural towns & villages with traffic free sections in urban areas. The below shorter looped cycle routes will take you on a tour of the spectacular…

The Moville Slí na Sláinte is a 4.4km route which follows a picturesque 2.2km path along the River Foyle before returning back to Moville. The route starts at the Market Square, just off the Main Street and turns onto Jamess Street and down towards The Green (a 10 acre site donated by the Montgomery Family, ancestors of Field Marshal Montgomery the 2nd World War hero), where it follows the bottom …

We do regular boat tours from Teelin Pier to Sliabh Liag Cliffs We are based at Teelin Pier about 20km west of Killybegs Eircode F94Y9FE Sliabh Liag Boat Tours are running regular sight seeing boat trips to Sliabh Liag Cliffs from Teelin since 1995. We sail at 10.00 12.00 14.00 16.00 and 18.00 so we will find a sailing time to suit your schedule We have 4 boats each offering 12 place…

Saoire Mara Charters provides charter boat hire with a qualified skipper for Deep Sea Angling and Coastal & Island Cruises. Deep Sea Angling on board Caitlin Marie offers an excellent experience for the sea angler as there are many species available just a short distance from the harbour and many angling enthusiasts return annually to Kincasslagh from all corners of Ireland and Europe. If y…

The Glenveagh Visitor Centre is located on the northern end of Lough Veagh, near the edge of the National Park. Its award-winning design incorporates a living heather roof mimicking the surrounding landscape causing minimum disturbance. The extensive displays contained within provide an introduction to the parks natural and built history as well as providing information on walking trails, even…

Join me Collette and my little vintage minivan Noah as we explore the hidden gems and secret wonders of this beautiful county called Donegal. I want my guests to feel the amazing joy I feel when I tour around this beautiful part of Ireland. I have put together what I feel (and hope) are some tours of the REAL Donegal. Coming on tour with me and Noah! we will take you on the roads less travelled …

Sliabh Liag Boat Tours are running regular sight seeing boat trips to Sliabh Liag Cliffs from Teelin since 1995. For the 2023 season we are planning some surprises to make your trip with us a memorable one. We do swimming trips where you can drop in for a swim on the way to the cliffs. We carry a limited amount of wetsuits on a first come basis. We are going to do regular music trips. …

A sea-side flower-filled garden, tucked into the hillside, sheltered from N winds, has been developed on a minimal budget respecting the natural flow of the 0.75 acre sloping site. The 30ft high rockery was developed using natural and sometimes steep pathways. It is planted with interesting specimen shrubs, trees, alpines, succulents and perennials. Twisting paths and steps lead down to a natur…

Doagh Visitors Center takes you on an informative and at times humorous journey through Irish history & culture. Life size, authentic attractions include original thatched dwellings inhabited up until the 1980s. Other scenes include an Irish Wake, Eviction Scene, Travelling Community, Presbyterian Meeting House, Orange Lodge, Republican Safe House and new for 2012 the Haunted Rooms!

If you are interested in horse riding in Donegal then the friendly team at Tullagh Bay Equestrian Centre are on hand to provide a range of equestrian activities in a fun and safe environment with top class facilities. They have a large selection of horses and ponies for you to get to know and choose from when booking a lesson or for trekking. Tullagh Bay Equestrian Centre is located on Inishowen…