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Activities in Donegal

Donegal provides a brilliant backdrop for the plethora of activities which the county offers. Golfers need not go far to find a green, anglers can cast upon the many lakes & rivers, or one could simply trek along the vast landscape on horseback. Donegal is yours - go explore.

Killybegs Sea Safari

Enjoy an exciting sea safari adventure from Killybegs Marina, County Donegal, on board a fast RIB vessel. Stop off for a fully guided tour inside the lighthouses at St John's Point and Rotten Island, or follow the dolphins across Donegal Bay. This is the only tour licensed to bring visitors inside the lighthouses at St John's Point and Rotten Island. Book online to go by boat or enquire online…

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McNutts Donegal Woollen Mill

Set in the picturesque seaside village of Downings, in the North-West of Donegal, McNutt’s Donegal Woollen Mill is a craft shop with a difference. For over 60 years the McNutt family have been weaving Donegal Tweed and Irish Linen at their Mill in the North-West of Donegal. They have evolved from weaving classic traditional Donegal Tweed fabrics to more modern and contemporary designs. Hom…

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Glenveagh - Lakeside Walk

Length: 3.5km (Not a looped walk) Time: 40mins Terrain: A mostly flat gravel path This trail brings you through the glen from the visitor centre Location is at the Bus Stop near the Visitor Centre. ( Grid Ref: C 039231) to Glenveagh castle and gardens. The walk begins at the bus shelter from where there is a fine view of the valley of Glenveagh and continues along the shores of Lo…

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Ballyliffin Golf

Ballyliffin Golf Club, consists of two outstanding, contrasting links courses and 36 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 immensely…

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Doochary - Fintown

Doochary - Fintown - This spectacular walk, which is a section of Bealach na Gaeltachta Waymarked Way, can begin/end in either Doochary or Fintown. It takes you through some of Donegals finest woodland walking and a modest climb just north of Fintown gives spectacular views across the surrounding countryside. Distance: Approximately 9 kms Time: 3 hours Terrain: Quiet roads, bog road/rough trac…

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Donegal Climbing

Donegal Climbing is an adventure tourism business that offers amazing rock climbing and mountain training adventures in Inishowen, County Donegal. We provide tailor made personal, family, friend, and club orientated adventure packages that are accessible to all visitors, regardless of their experience of rock climbing or mountaineering. Your guide is Bren Whelan, a highly qualified Winter Mount…

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Muckish Lúb Loch na mBoll

Muckish Lúb Loch na mBoll - Pleasant walk through bogland & heather offering great views of Muckish Mountain & the vast expanse of bogland in the shadow of this iconic mountain. Walk is short but provides a good atmospheric flavour of the vast walking potential of this area. Walk is adequately signposted - best in dry conditions and suitable for whole family. Looped Trail Length: 4km Tim…

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The Donegal School of Traditional Irish Music

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.

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Walking Donegal

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. …

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Sliabh Liag Pilgrims Path

Cosán an Oilithrigh or Pilgrims Path at Sliabh Liag is a stunning 4km access route on to the plateau of Sliabh Liag. It follows the ancient path up a U-shape valley nestled between Leargadachtan Mountain and the sea cliffs at Shanbally, overlooking the small fishing village of Teelin in South West Donegal. Following the old green road from the car park at Ballymore you round the corner where t…

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Wains World

Wains World, is a unique and exciting soft play adventure centre in Buncrana. It’s the fun and safe way for your kids to play! Let children explore Wains World and see what they discover! Relax and catch up with friends over a coffee and a delicious bite while the little ones have fun! Provided are play facilities for a rainy day, parties for your little ones and their friends! Check our w…

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Glenveagh - The Garden Trail

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…

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Crolly Lúb Loch na Caillí

A-B. Exiting Ionaid Naoimh Padraic, turn right and follow the purple (and green) arrows along the road. The green arrows are for the shorter Lúb an Clochain Bhig. After 50m turn right and join a stoney road - this was the old railway line. This ends near a bridge where the loop turns right, travels another 150m to reach the N56. Cross with care and join a bog road by the side of houses. Continue t…

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Forget Me Not Craft Shop

Irish Crafts, Gifts, Interiors Brighten up a rainy day by visiting Forget-Me-Not! Why not call in and take a look at our fabulous range of new stock. We have a wide stock profile, hand painted silk scarves, pottery, handbags, bog oak, turf craft, Belleek china, bodhrans, Celtic and contemporary jewellery, Hummel and to name but a few. Call in and see our huge range of crafts made in Donegal and I…

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Generation Ireland

GENERATION IRELAND, the latest International Programme from The Irish Education Academy, is a 14 day Irish Residential Cultural & Activity Camp based in Donegal, Ireland for the Summer of 2018. Open to Irish-American teenagers aged 13-16 years old, GENERATION IRELAND will provide a safe, secure and fun environment to learn the history and culture of Ireland and naturally fall in love with the pla…

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Rita Wilson Photography Gallery

Photography Gallery of local images from the Fanad and Rosguill Peninsula. The gallery is located in the town of Downings right next to the local Post Office. Images include Donegals Sky at Night, Landscapes, Seascapes and Pet Photography.

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ShopLK Love Shopping Letterkenny

Letterkenny is THE Shopping Centre of Donegal. It has all the big name brands you find in a city and has an amazing number of Irish owned independent outlets located all across Letterkenny. There is the traditional Main Street, Shopping Centres and the Retail Parks all within walking distance and all of them have fantastic places to have a well earned coffee. You can avail of 30 minutes FREE on s…

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eBikes Downings

Embrace the exhilarating freedom of eBiking through breathtaking landscapes of County Donegal with effortless comfort. Downings is home to some of the most beautiful and picturesque sights such as the Donegal Boardwalk Resort, the Wild Atlantic Way and other hidden gems and now we are able to offer the best way to take in these sights…. With electric bikes 😍 Like our Facebook page to be kep…

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The Cosy Cottage

Bikes to hire for all the family to enjoy at The Cosy Cottage.

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Lenamore Stables

Lenamore Stables would like to invite you to join our wonderful riding school situated uniquely on the borders of both Derry~Londonderry and Donegal. The stables have been in the Graham family for over 100 years. Lenamore Stables is proud to be a member of the British Horse Society and the Association of Irish Riding Establishment. We have more than 30 well-trained horses and ponies suitable for …

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