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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.

Buncrana Slí

The Shorefront Slí na Sláinte is a 1km linear walk starting at the carpark opposite Buncrana Leisure Centre on Buncrana’s shorefront and following the coastline along Lough Swilly. Swan Park Slí na Sláinte is a 2km looped walk starting from the carpark at the Old Pier by the Wolfe Tone Memorial across the historic six-arched Crana Bridge, turn right at the gates of Buncrana Castle and past O’Do…

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Moville Pottery

Moville Pottery - Official producer of the City of Culture mug - is situated in Moville , overlooking the town & with a fantastic view of Lough Foyle. Come and see how the mugs are made. You can also paint your own pot - have a go on the potters wheel and see the biggest and smallest hand made teapots in Europe. Also on display are a unique set of HiFi speakers, which are the only ones of thei…

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Browns Farm & Gardens

The garden surrounds my once derelict small house and one sees an aspect of it from every room. There are perennial flower borders and grassy paths lead to the various features. There are seats and picnic tables. Paths run through the woodland which is full of spring flowers. Groups of children are very welcome. A summer house provides shelter in case of rain.

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Donegal Tour Guide

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…

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Ballyarr Woodland Walk

Ballyarr Wood is a national Nature Reserve owned and managed by the National Parks & Wildlife Service. It has been designated as a Special Area of Conservation under the EU Habitats Directive because it is one of the best and largest examples of semi-natural deciduous woodland in the north-west of the country, and it forms an important link in Ireland’s network of woodland reserves. Old sessile oa…

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Narosa Surf School

Narosa Surf School has taught thousands of people to surf all over Ireland of all ages and abilities. Kids camps, trips abroad, excellent coaching and fitness to compliment the surfing lessons are individually programmed to get more out of the surf experience here in Dunfanaghy.

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Portsalon Golf Club

Golf has been played on the Portsalon links since the 1880s. The club was one of the founder members of the Golfing Union of Ireland, the oldest golfing union in the world. Originally designed by Charles Thompson of Portrush, the layout has evolved over the decades with significant changes being undertaken under the guidance of Pat Ruddy in 2000 in more recent years by Paul McGinley Design. …

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Gáinne Mór Alpacas

Gáinne Mór Alpacas is situated in the beautiful area of Sheephaven Bay, Downings, Co. Donegal. We offer alpacas walks on our farmland and farm visits by appointment. You can take one of our gorgeous boys for a walk lasting approximately 90 minutes on our farmland. The nature of the Alpaca is gentle and curious, making walking with Alpacas enjoyable and entertaining with their quirky individual cha…

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Ireland By Bike

Ireland by Bike is a family business, based in the village of Carrick, at the foot of Sliabh Liag in County Donegal. The business was founded in 2010 by the local Gallagher family. The company has gained a reputation for providing first class self-guided cycling and walking holidays along the Wild Atlantic Way and on the Donegal Highlands. We now offer a full range of cycling and walking holida…

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Castleview Equestrian Ardara

Castleview Equestrian is a family run farm located in Loughros Point approximately 2 miles from the heritage town of Ardara. We offer you a unique opportunity to discover some of the most breathtaking scenery in South West Donegal on horseback

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Glenveagh Visitor Centre

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…

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Jaws Watersports

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…

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Abbey Hotel Donegal

Rusty Strings consists of four talented musicians who bring a unique and authentic sound to traditional Irish music. Their music is a fusion of traditional and contemporary styles, featuring a range of instruments including guitar, fiddle, and banjo. With their rich harmonies and intricate arrangements, Rusty Strings has become known for their captivating live performances and soulful ballads. …

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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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Comharchumann Forbartha & Fostaiocht Arainn Mhór

Cumann na mBád, Árainn Mhór is a community owned, Irish Sailing Association and Canoeing Irl. affiliated watersports club on the island of Árainn Mhór, Co. Donegal, whose aim is to instill a love of the sea and our beautiful island environment through boating of all kinds. We are committed to the principles of Leave No Trace, Ireland’s only Outdoor Ethics Education Programme, designed to promote a…

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Muckish Lúb Loch Achair

Pleasant walk through bogland & heather offering great views of Muckish Mountain & the vast expanse of bogland in the shadow of this iconic mountain. Walking is largely on level rough surfaced tracks with some sections of rougher bog paths which could be wet at times,Much of the walk is along the old track path of the historic Burtonport rail line passing alongside Lough Achair and offering dist…

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Glendowen Craft Shop

PURCHASE A PIECE OF THE PENINSULA Glendowen Craft Shop and Studio encapsulates the beauty and spirit of the Inishowen Peninsula. Based in Meentagh Glen, Clonmany, the beautiful workshop and retail outlet is where tradition meets modernity, beauty meets function and ‘craic agus ceol’ rings around its walls. It is here among the hills, that you will find garments and accessories of the very bes…

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Ballyshannon Hub Routes

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. Cycle routes will take you on a tour of the spectacular coastal scenery of Ballysha…

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Shandon Hotel & Spa

Award Winning Spa comprising of Thermal Spa, Relaxation Room and Outdoor Canadian Hot Tub offering a wide range of Spa, Hair and Beauty Treatments executed by our highly skilled team. The thermal Suite is an area with a wide variety of experiences designed to sooth and balance but at the same time detoxify the body and invigorate the senses. The thermal suite experience includes the Hydro Vitali…

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Atlantic Coastal Cruises

ATLANTIC COASTAL CRUISES is a new venture, locally owned and a family-run business set up in 2019. The beautiful coastal town of Killybegs has been predominantly a commercial fishing town but with the rise in popularity of the Wild Atlantic Way, the influx of passing tourists has been noticed and this led to an offering of this maritime experience. Our boat, the Sliabh Liag Allure, is a strong N…

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