Local Guidebook
Beaches
The closest beach to my house, this Blue Flag golden sand beach is a safe, clean and a family friendly place to go. There is a children's playground, a sea sauna, 3 beaches, a coffee van (ice cream if its sunny) and within easy distance to the main village which has shops, pubs and take aways.
The Caravan Beach is where all the surfers and swimmers hang out.
Camper vans welcomed but they must park at the large car park by the football field.
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Culdaff Beach
2 Shore RdThe closest beach to my house, this Blue Flag golden sand beach is a safe, clean and a family friendly place to go. There is a children's playground, a sea sauna, 3 beaches, a coffee van (ice cream if its sunny) and within easy distance to the main village which has shops, pubs and take aways.
The Caravan Beach is where all the surfers and swimmers hang out.
Camper vans welcomed but they must park at the large car park by the football field.
A bit off the beaten track, but a real favourite for locals and visitors. Note that this has zero facilities...just a small car park.
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Kinnagoe Bay
A bit off the beaten track, but a real favourite for locals and visitors. Note that this has zero facilities...just a small car park.
Amazing cliffs and wide open beach. Considered a dangerous beach due to strong currents and very high sand dunes. Great for walks and games. Not for swimming or surfing. Stop off here on your way to or from Malin Head.
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Five Finger Strand
Amazing cliffs and wide open beach. Considered a dangerous beach due to strong currents and very high sand dunes. Great for walks and games. Not for swimming or surfing. Stop off here on your way to or from Malin Head.
Another expansive and quiet beach. Located in the village of Ballyliffin it has car parking, coffee van and kids playground. Ideal for surfing. Can be quite wild given its position. Ballyliffin has lots of eating out options.
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Pollan Strand
Another expansive and quiet beach. Located in the village of Ballyliffin it has car parking, coffee van and kids playground. Ideal for surfing. Can be quite wild given its position. Ballyliffin has lots of eating out options.
Swim, Sauna, Relax and Repeat! Situated above a small beach in Shrove (10 min from Moville). Group bookings Monday to Thursday. Social Sauna Friday to Sunday.
The Sea View Sauna offers the ultimate experience for everyone. It’s perfect for sauna lovers, sea swimmers and athletes looking to incorporate extremely beneficial recovery into their routine. With us, you can relax and embrace the various health benefits involved with a sauna while overlooking the beautiful Donegal coast.
The Sea View Sauna Shroove
Swim, Sauna, Relax and Repeat! Situated above a small beach in Shrove (10 min from Moville). Group bookings Monday to Thursday. Social Sauna Friday to Sunday.
The Sea View Sauna offers the ultimate experience for everyone. It’s perfect for sauna lovers, sea swimmers and athletes looking to incorporate extremely beneficial recovery into their routine. With us, you can relax and embrace the various health benefits involved with a sauna while overlooking the beautiful Donegal coast.
Sightseeing
Take a short trip across Lough Foyle where you can explore the North Coast of Northern Ireland, including The Giants Causeway. Very busy in the summer months on both directions. You can book a ticket online.
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Scenic Lough Foyle Ferry
The PierTake a short trip across Lough Foyle where you can explore the North Coast of Northern Ireland, including The Giants Causeway. Very busy in the summer months on both directions. You can book a ticket online.
Take a short trip across the Swilly to North Donegal and Rathmullan. This allows you to explore another area of the county minus the drive. Be warned it's first come, first served...summer ques can be VERY long. But you can go on foot and hang around Rathmullan for the day. Another great option. Only operational in summer so please check dates on their website.
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Lough Swilly Ferry
Take a short trip across the Swilly to North Donegal and Rathmullan. This allows you to explore another area of the county minus the drive. Be warned it's first come, first served...summer ques can be VERY long. But you can go on foot and hang around Rathmullan for the day. Another great option. Only operational in summer so please check dates on their website.
Irelands most northerly point. Short and accessible walks around the scenic area. Toilet and coffee facilities on site. Good pubs and food near by.
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Malin Head
Irelands most northerly point. Short and accessible walks around the scenic area. Toilet and coffee facilities on site. Good pubs and food near by.
Step back in time and learn about Irish life during the different stages of its history, including the Famine and Emigration.
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Doagh Famine Village
Step back in time and learn about Irish life during the different stages of its history, including the Famine and Emigration.
Grianán of Aileach is probably the best known monument in Inishowen, County Donegal. Situated on a hilltop 250m above sea level the view from the stone fort of Aileach is breathtaking. The Stone Fort of Grianán of Aileach sits on a hilltop, 250m above sea level, the stone fort was probably first built on an earthen rath.
The view from Aileach is breathtaking. The glistening waters of Lough Foyle and Lough Swilly are clear, as is the form of the entire peninsula. A windy and exposed place, Grianán has been a silent witness to the history of Ireland.
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Grianan Of Aileach
Grianán of Aileach is probably the best known monument in Inishowen, County Donegal. Situated on a hilltop 250m above sea level the view from the stone fort of Aileach is breathtaking. The Stone Fort of Grianán of Aileach sits on a hilltop, 250m above sea level, the stone fort was probably first built on an earthen rath.
The view from Aileach is breathtaking. The glistening waters of Lough Foyle and Lough Swilly are clear, as is the form of the entire peninsula. A windy and exposed place, Grianán has been a silent witness to the history of Ireland.
Absolute must during the summer months! Get a chance to see the local dolphins and a different view of the eastern coastline. Booking required.
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Amazing Grace Yacht Charter Ltd
Absolute must during the summer months! Get a chance to see the local dolphins and a different view of the eastern coastline. Booking required.
Well sign posted loop, taking you through the Urris Hills. Check local weather and maps before you undertake any hiking in the area.
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Urris Hills
Well sign posted loop, taking you through the Urris Hills. Check local weather and maps before you undertake any hiking in the area.
They do everything from Taster Sessions to Half & Full Day Trips and Multi-Activity Days that can include Kayaking along the Donegal Coastline, Gorge Walking, Sailing, Whitewater Rafting, Archery, Orienteering and many more!
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Inish Adventures
James's StreetThey do everything from Taster Sessions to Half & Full Day Trips and Multi-Activity Days that can include Kayaking along the Donegal Coastline, Gorge Walking, Sailing, Whitewater Rafting, Archery, Orienteering and many more!
This site has been an important defensive site down through history. Today, its stunning natural beauty and abundant wildlife are drawing increasing numbers of visitors to one of Inishowen’s most beautiful and peaceful locations. It has a Military Museum, a cafe, walks and viewing points across Lough Swilly.
Fort Dunree Road
Fort Dunree RoadThis site has been an important defensive site down through history. Today, its stunning natural beauty and abundant wildlife are drawing increasing numbers of visitors to one of Inishowen’s most beautiful and peaceful locations. It has a Military Museum, a cafe, walks and viewing points across Lough Swilly.
Great day out! Take a walk on the wild side with the friendly alpacas and take in the stunning views of North Inishowen and Donegal. Take a selfie at the end and share with your friends and family.
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Wild Alpaca Way
Knockamanny BendsGreat day out! Take a walk on the wild side with the friendly alpacas and take in the stunning views of North Inishowen and Donegal. Take a selfie at the end and share with your friends and family.
Inishowens tallest mountain sits at 615m and is a moderate hike. Its 9km long and can take 3-4 hrs. Easily accessible via Sliabh Sneacht Visitors Centre, in Dumfries. Please check local weather before embarking on any hill walking and come prepared for changes in weather.
Sliabh Sneachta
Sliabh SneachtaInishowens tallest mountain sits at 615m and is a moderate hike. Its 9km long and can take 3-4 hrs. Easily accessible via Sliabh Sneacht Visitors Centre, in Dumfries. Please check local weather before embarking on any hill walking and come prepared for changes in weather.
A gentle riverside trail with picnic areas leads to this tall waterfall surrounded by woodland. Tea, coffee and ice cream available at the start of the trail.
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Glenevin Waterfall
A gentle riverside trail with picnic areas leads to this tall waterfall surrounded by woodland. Tea, coffee and ice cream available at the start of the trail.
Gap of Mamore
Mamore GapScenic drive with views over Lough Swilly and Clonmany.
Food & Drink
Serving bistro and pub food, the Orchard is popular with locals, and Bar Food specials are on offer every weekend. Live music most weekends. Good place to grab a pint locally.
Orchard Bar & Bistro
Serving bistro and pub food, the Orchard is popular with locals, and Bar Food specials are on offer every weekend. Live music most weekends. Good place to grab a pint locally.
Cosy pub serving good Irish food. Has traditional music during the summer months.
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McGrory's Hotel Culdaff
Cosy pub serving good Irish food. Has traditional music during the summer months.
Good spot for coffee and a treat! Doesn't offer lunch, but sit in is available for customers.
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Caffe Banba Carndonagh
Malin StreetGood spot for coffee and a treat! Doesn't offer lunch, but sit in is available for customers.
Busy cafe in the centre of Carndonagh. Good menu options and opens early in the morning.
Diamond Cafe
Busy cafe in the centre of Carndonagh. Good menu options and opens early in the morning.
Perfect spot for breakfast and lunch. Good coffee! Their breakfast menu is served until 11.30am daily.
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Claire The Bakers
Perfect spot for breakfast and lunch. Good coffee! Their breakfast menu is served until 11.30am daily.
Popular spot with the locals. A good place to go for a meal and a few drinks. Booking advisable as it gets busy! Close to the town centre if you want to move on to the pubs in the town. Has a nightclub every Saturday night, if you're that way inclined!
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Simpsons Bar & Restaurant
Popular spot with the locals. A good place to go for a meal and a few drinks. Booking advisable as it gets busy! Close to the town centre if you want to move on to the pubs in the town. Has a nightclub every Saturday night, if you're that way inclined!
Great traditional pub, serving food on a daily basis. Popular spot with locals and tourists alike. Book to avoid disappointment.
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Rosatos Bar
7 Malin RdGreat traditional pub, serving food on a daily basis. Popular spot with locals and tourists alike. Book to avoid disappointment.
Timber & Duffy Coffee Co
Quality coffee and small snack spot in Moville.
Overlooking Lough Foyle, this is a beautiful restaurant. Quality, fresh food in a romantic setting.
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The Boathouse Bar/Restaurant
Overlooking Lough Foyle, this is a beautiful restaurant. Quality, fresh food in a romantic setting.
If you like seafood, then this is a great spot to try. I'm a big fan! Great views across Malin Head pier and the Atlantic. Try the crab toes 😍
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THE SEAVIEW TAVERN
If you like seafood, then this is a great spot to try. I'm a big fan! Great views across Malin Head pier and the Atlantic. Try the crab toes 😍
Fab spot for local, hearty and fresh food. World Award winning Seafood Chowder. Extremely popular so very busy at the weekends. Booking is always advised. Kieran is one of my best friends so if you see him tell him you're staying with me 😁
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Nancy's Barn Ballyliffin
Main StreetFab spot for local, hearty and fresh food. World Award winning Seafood Chowder. Extremely popular so very busy at the weekends. Booking is always advised. Kieran is one of my best friends so if you see him tell him you're staying with me 😁
Ballyliffin Hotel
Main StreetIntimate hotel that serves really good quality bar food.
Great fresh, homemade baking, sandwiches and salads. Good take away lunch spot on the West of the peninsula.
Corner Deli
Upper Main StreetGreat fresh, homemade baking, sandwiches and salads. Good take away lunch spot on the West of the peninsula.
Great scenery of Lough Swilly from the cafe. Right on the harbour. Brilliant selection of fresh food. Good coffee 👌🏻 booking advisable on the weekend as it gets busy. Has a sister cafe in Muff.
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Tank and Skinny's Seaside
Swilly RoadGreat scenery of Lough Swilly from the cafe. Right on the harbour. Brilliant selection of fresh food. Good coffee 👌🏻 booking advisable on the weekend as it gets busy. Has a sister cafe in Muff.
Drive or Ferry over to Rathmullanfor this unique experience. Amazing food and beer all housed in a spacious tent. Enjoy the gardens of Rathmullan House and even take a dip in the Swilly!
The Tap Room
Rathmullan TerraceDrive or Ferry over to Rathmullanfor this unique experience. Amazing food and beer all housed in a spacious tent. Enjoy the gardens of Rathmullan House and even take a dip in the Swilly!
Long established seafood restaurant in the fishing village of Greencastle.
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Kealy's Seafood Bar
Milltown HarbourLong established seafood restaurant in the fishing village of Greencastle.
The original of the chain - this is a handy spot if you are venturing towards Derry / Northern Ireland. Great choice of food and drink
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Tank and Skinny's
Main StreetThe original of the chain - this is a handy spot if you are venturing towards Derry / Northern Ireland. Great choice of food and drink