Activities in Donegal

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 exc…

Facing south and overlooking Donegal Bay, this garden has a large variety of shrubs and herbaceous plants giving year-round colour and interest. New plants and planting areas are continually being added, making this a garden to be visited time and again.

Unique Ascent specialise in providing exceptional outdoor adventure holidays, outdoor activities and mountain training courses with a difference. Hill Walking Rock Climbing Sea Stack Ascents Tyrolean Traverse Mountain and Climbing Qualifications Guiding (hills, mountains, ice and rock) Winter Mountaineering Abseiling, Coastaleering, Sea Kayaking, Wild Camping

Donegal Boardwalk Resort is a luxury holiday retreat which features 27 modern holiday homes (detached and semi-detached) in beautiful Carrigart, Co.Donegal. Along with the holiday homes, the Resort also features a number of amenities including two outdoor childrens playgrounds, all weather tennis/ basketball courts, Hooked bar & restaurant, and the Boardwalk itself which gives the Resort its name!…

The Wild Atlantic Equestrian Centre is situated at Dunlewey lakeside in the heart of the North West Donegal Gaeltacht under the majestic gaze of Errigal Mountain. Located next to Ionad Cois Locha, Dunlewey Cultural Centre, on the slopes of the Derryveagh Mountains and beside Glenveagh National Park, and on the Wild Atlantic Way. A business, run by friends and family, who provide an Equestrian Ed…

The Donegal Cycle Route starts in Donegal Town connecting to the North West Trail and and follows a route along the local roads as much as possible through Mountcharles, Inver, Ardara, Dungloe, Loughanure, Crolly, Dunlewey, Creeslough, Glen, Milford, Ramelton, Letterkenny, and connects with the National Cycle Network and Sustrans Route 92 at Newtowncunningham. There are several signed spurs alo…

The ancient territory (The Land of the O Doherty’s), of County Donegal is the most northerly part of Ireland. Its northern shore is on the restless Atlantic Ocean with Lough Swilly forming its western boundary and Lough Foyle to the east. Monuments of an earlier age grow from the landscape as castles, towers and ancient churches. The Celtic crosses and the pagan monuments come together in a co…

This attractive two story stone house was built in the 1840\s as the fever hospital for Dunfanaghy Workhouse. It closed in 1922. Then from the 1930\s to the 1960\s it was used as the National School for the Roman Catholic Children of the area. It’s opening in 1968, as \The Gallery\ was the inspiration of Frank Egginton, the well-known landscape artist. Since then his daughter and son-in-law have r…

The Award Winning Donegal Railway Museum is considered one of the county’s hidden gems and is located just 300 metres from Donegal Town Centre. It is an all-weather attraction and the only attraction in Donegal Town open throughout the entire year Donegal had the largest narrow-gauge railway network in these Isles, and uniquely, amongst steam engines and railcars, operated one of the first railwa…

Jaws Watersports have fantastic, safe and sandy Blue Flag beaches for those surfers still on the ’L Plates’ and reef and sandbar breaks for the more experienced, the locality in and around Dunfanaghy is a surfers paradise. The owner/manager Donald Craig has been surfing for over 2 decades and has worked in the outdoor activity sector since 1996. Dunfanaghy is a picturesque village situated in the…

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…

Dive Arranmore Charters is situated off Northwest Donegal along Irelands`s stunning Wild Atlantic Way. The waters surrounding Arranmore Island boast the finest of dive sites. The pristine waters attract an abundance of sea life which makes for a fantastic dive. Arranmore offers a wide range of dive sites suitable for all levels of experience. Dive Arranmore Charters can arrange transfers from…

An exciting childrens indoor activity centre. We host parties and have something for all the family. Based In Donegal Town.

Rathmullan Charters operate two fully licenced charter boats Enterprise 1 and Swilly Explorer based at our own pontoon at Rathmullan Co. Donegal. They fish the sheltered waters of Lough Swilly and the many wrecks off Fanad Head which hold an abundance of fish including pollack, cod, ray, gurnard, whiting, ling, thornback ray and many varieties of flat fish. Lough Swilly is famous for tope which a…

FAMILY KAYAKING TRIP Suitable for beginners you will go on a fun filled family activity with a difference, We will be meet at a prearranged meeting spot where we will get you sorted out with required 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 everyone comfortable w…

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…

Here at the boutique Seascape Spa we are dedicated to making you look & feel your very best. Whether you are looking to simply treat yourself or for complete renewal, we have the experienced professionals & luxurious products for all your needs. We offer complimentary use of our aroma steam room, chill out cocoon or relaxation snooze rooms prior to or after your treatment. With a wide selectio…

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 …

The rental range is made up of high quality touring and mountain bikes. Bikes are equip with a pump, lock and a puncture repair kit with each rental bike. Panier bags are also available on request.

Lough Swilly Marina is located at Fahan, Co. Donegal along the western shore of the Inishowen Peninsula. It offers safe and secure berthing for boats of various sizes along finger pontoons. It is only 3 kilometres from Buncrana and is a 10 minute drive into the city of Derry. Buses run through the village on a regular basis and it is a short taxi drive into the City. Daily, weekly and monthly …