scenic drives donegal

So complex is north Donegal's coast line that any tour can take many variations depending how much time you have. Best views are from minor roads rather than the N56, but skirting the peninsulas is time-consuming, and roads may be poorly surfaced. The highlights of the journey are the sculpted rocks at Crohy Head near Dungloe, the fiery headland known as Bloody Foreland and the panoramic seascapes around Horn Head and Rosguill. If you still have time and a taste for this gorgeous scenery, F...

One of Donegal's most popular peninsular drives where the road runs around the glorious Rosguill Peninsula with Downings at its base. Signposted circuit of the Rosguill Peninsula past much photographed Tra na Rosann....

The Gaeltacht, this is a generic term for areas in Ireland where the Irish Language is the first language of the people and the social and cultural traditions associated with this linguistic tradition are safeguarded. Donegal contains the largest native Irish speaking population in the country. This tour encompasses a large part of the Donegl Gaeltacht and Falcarragh.
Dungloe, the principal town in the Rosses, is an important game angling centre and colourful resort situated on an island...

Deep bays and spectacular peninsular scenery, an ancient Celtic castle, a rock where the O'Donnell Chieftains were inaugurated, and a most varied and interesting forest park, are some of the fascinating attractions of this drive presided over by massive Muckish Mountain....

As well as having an impressive coastline, fantastic beaches and breathtaking scenery, Malin Head is the most northerly point in Ireland. Malin Head is located at the tip of the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal. And here on Malin Head you'll find Bamba's Crown, the most northerly point. There's a tower here which was built in 1805 as a Lloyds Signal Station.
Popular activities in the area include swimming, a variety of watersports, walking, angling, photography and for those inter...

Coastal drive with panoramic views of the North West Donegal coast. From Falcarragh follow the N56 coastal road that leads past Horn Head to Dunfanaghy. You can visit Mc Swiney’s Gun – a natural blow hole that at certain times, when the tide rushes in can give the effect of a loud explosion. Nearby Sheephaven Bay provides beautiful scenic views and Ards Forest Park, just north of Creeslough, is a haven for native Irish fauna....

Donegal Town to Lifford via Barnesmore Gap, Ballybofey, Convoy and Raphoe. The N15 from Donegal town skirts the southern extremities of the Bluestack Mountains. From there continue on to the twin towns of Ballybofey and Stranorlar, on the river Finn. Ballybofey is home of Magee Tweeds, from there it is a short drive to Lifford the administrative capital of Donegal....

Donegal to Ardara via the Bluestack Mountains.
There is a much more direct route from Donegal town to Ardara but there is not a more scenic one than that which cuts inlands from Donegal town to the Bluestack mountains. The area is a splendid location for walking and Lough Eske provides fine fishing....

Glenties to Ballybofey via the Donegal Highlands.
This route cuts across the central mountainous section of County Donegal. Mountains that will come into view on the way include, Gouguin and Aghla Mountains. To the south the Bluestack mountains offer an ideal environment for the nature lover....

Leaving Donegal Town in a southerly direction take the N15 that leads into Laghey, from there turn in an easterly direction on the R232 and make for Pettigo, a picturesque village on the Fermanagh / Donegal border....