Activities in Donegal

The IOSAS Centre (Island of saints and scholars) and Celtic Prayer garden. The Celtic Prayer Garden is Ireland’s only such garden and is set in six acres of natural bog land, approximately 10 minutes out of the city centre of Derry. Here we invite you to step back in time to an Ireland of saints and scholars, a people who had a very strong sense of creation, a robust attitude to religious pr…

Couples Kayaking for beginners. A unique lake setting to experience kayaking for the first time, in a fun, safe and relaxed environment. With the stunning backdrop of Errigal, enjoy a chilled out guided paddle in a sheltered and less exposed area. Enjoying the company of like minded couples. Groups are kept small to ensure everyone is given expert tuition and the perfect location to meet, chat a…

Based in the heritage town of Ardara, the Donegal School of Traditional Irish Music run weekend and week long courses to suit all levels of musicians in all instruments from June to September. With nightly sessions in the local bars and the numerous tourist attractions nearby, you are guaranteed to have a fun filled, educational, cultural and, never to be forgotten, Donegal experience.

Started in 1975, this two acre sheltered woodland garden has many new trees in the last few years. There are different habitats for birds, bees and butterflies with grassses, bamboo and a magnificent Gunnera manicata. A great garden for promoting nature study with children.

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…

Seagrass Wellbeing Centre, located within the Inishowen Gateway Hotel is focused on providing unqiue and skilled treatments to guests that centre around wellbeing. With a range of new and exciting types of therapy such as our Infrared Sauna and PEMF Bed, our treatment list is extensive and carried out by our trained therapists. We will be offering our usual treatments including Facials, Massages, …

Welcome to The Bike Mobile and thanks for checking us out. We are a mobile bicycle hire service based in Ballybofey but servicing the northwest. As the name suggests, we deliver the bikes to you. We have a fleet of brand new kids, hybrid and electric bikes ready for you to explore everything that our beautiful county has to offer. Why not give us a call or fill out the form on our website and we'l…

GrassRoutes Electric Bike Adventures offer the best start points for exploring The Wild Atlantic Way in Co. Donegal. Our Cycling Tours Operate from Termon, Donegal Town and Árainn Mhór, Co. Donegal. Explore The Most Scenic Locations in The North West of Ireland. Full Cycling Holidays available, just select from one of our Suggested Cycle Tour Packages or CONTACT US and we will help you des…

Ballyliffin Golf Club, consists of two outstanding, contrasting links courses and 45 wonderful holes make up one of the finest golf resorts to be found anywhere in the world. The expansive panoramic views of countryside, coastline and ocean savoured by these magnificent links course will not easily be forgotten. The Old Links undulates in the glory of its natural terrain, presenting an immensel…

Herbaceous perennials, shrubs and mature trees together with a mixed-hedge \fairy ring\ and a conservatory of plot plants all combine to make a restful garden. A place where woodland, wetland, stream and meadow surround a lake to provide a most rewarding natural setting and habitat for wild flowers, birds, animals and insects.

Earning Civic Dollars is a Walk in the Park! Participants download the Civic Dollars app and earn online credits by spending time in one of the following five local outdoor resources that have been identified countywide 📍 Bundoran Promenade and Cliff Walk 📍 Dungloe River Walk 📍 Swan Park, Buncrana 📍 Bernard McGlinchey Town Park, Letterkenny 📍 Drumboe Woods, Stranorlar You can the…

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…

Rapid Kayaking offers the opportunity to go and explore.Get close and interact with the Wild Atlantic scenery, bird and animal life and the possibility of paddling into caves, through sea arches, to rocky reefs or along the beautiful, picturesque coastline in which the west coast of Ireland is famous for. Our aim is to get onto the Wild Atlantic ocean to unspoilt, uninhabited natural locations and…

Archery is a low impact high-focus activity. It requires a good eye, a steady hand and jedi-like nerves of steel. No matter what the weather is doing, we provide you with all the equipment and training to get you on target. You can take aim just for the fun of it. Or you can go for epic tournaments that bring your competitive spirit to the fore. Either way, this is the sort of activity that ma…

Bundoran at Donegal's southern most tip has been making holiday memories since the late 1700s and continues to be one of Ireland's premier seaside destinations. Offering natural amenities such as the Fairy Bridges & Wishing Chair, golden beaches, breathtaking walks as well as the wild Atlantic waves cementing the town as Ireland's surf capital. There's also golf, angling and equestrian for those w…

A new garden combined with old natural woodland. The garden is of some historic significance in that the remains of an aqueduct dug during the famine as a relief project to convey water to a corn mill two miles away is still visible. Indeed stone mill wheels, a famine pot and lots of bog oak also feature. The entrance to the house is built with stone in the same manner as an ancient fort on the…

The Letterkenny Slí na Sláinte is 2.7km in length and starts at the Bus Depot at the Station Roundabout. To follow the route, continue towards Port Bridge passing Letterkenny Institute of Technology, then turning left just before the bridge onto Ballyraine Road. Passing the Mont Errigal Hotel and Ballyraine National School, turn left onto the Ramelton Road, noticing the pleasant view of Gortlee Wo…

Cuddle a Cow ​Campview Farm is an accredited Social Farm, providing Animal Assisted Therapy and Green Care to benefit holistic health needs. Visit Campview Farm and take an opportunity to cuddle our adorable dairy cow 'Candy'. This tactile activity helps relieve stress and enhances general wellbeing. Hugging a dairy cow is a meaningful and purposeful activity. The slower heart rate and warm bo…

Glencolmcille Drum Loop - The stretch of coastline between Slieve League and Slieve Tooey in southwest Donegal is a fine spot for walkers eager to breakaway from the trappings of modern living. The entire 35km coastline bristles with jagged rock pinnacles and soaring cliffs and, nestled in the midst of all this glorious scenery, is the village of Glencolmcille. Wonderfully remote, Glencolmcill…

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…