tourist attractions around south west donegal

Situated midway between Dungloe and Burtonport is Lough Meela. Meela hugs the rugged coast of west Donegal. The lake is in a rock strewn blanket bog setting.
Meela is well known for it's trout fishing....

Located in southeast Donegal and skirted by the Ulster Way, Barnesmore Gap is formed by the space between Barnesmore and Croaghconnellagh....

Located on the N15 road to Donegal Town from Ballybofey, Barnsemore and its partner Croaghconnellagh stand like lofty sentinels on either side of Barnesmore Gap.it was formed by galical movement during the Ice-Age....

Lough Eske is a large lake found to the south of the Blue Stack Mountains. The River Eske flows from the lake entering the sea at Rossnowlagh. By the lakeshore you will see some tall gateposts. The much overgrown avenue behind the gates leads to Lough Eske Castle.

The estate was developed by the Brooke family in the 18th century, and the house that they built was a reconstruction of an earlier Jacobean building.The present ruin was built in the middle of the 19th century by Thomas...

Under the shadow of the Blue Stack Mountains is Lough Bellshade. The lake has good stocks of charr and also contains brown trout. There is a small wood adjacent containing mainly oak, although birch, holly, rowan and hazel as well as a great variety of plants and shrubs are also found there....

Donegal Castle is located in Donegal town in County Donegal in the Northwest of Ireland. The Castle is situated in the centre of the town on a rock outcrop overlooking the River Eask. It was built by one of the O'Donnell chieftains in the 15th century.
Donegal Castle was the residence of the O'Donnell Family, who were originally loyal subjects of Queen Elizabeth I. This changed when the last of the family "Red" Hugh O'Donnell, with his friend, Hugh O'Neill rebelled and fought a bloody n...

Just off the R259 a small bridge will allow access to Cruit Island. The island hosts a nine-hole golf course. Whether or not you play golf a trip to the island is highly recommended. The wild bog and reed beds are a haven for wildlife and the views of the bay, particularly the cliff views from the Golf Club south to Arranmore Island are memorable....

Located in the heart of South Donegal the Blue Stack Mountains contain several lofty peaks. All around the scenery is magnificent. Tumbling streams, waterfalls and rugged exhilarating scenery abound....

Waterworld Bundoran is located on the seafront in Bundoran town. A fun filled day for all the family is guaranteed here. Features include a wave pool, two speed rapids, a slide pool with the Tornado Flume, a Whizzer Slide, a Twister Flume, a sauna and steam room for parents and Neptune's Snack Bar & Shop.
Waterworld Bundoran is a seasonal facility....

The Lough Derg Centre, a heritage centre located on Main Street, Pettigo, encourages the visitor to explore the Celtic origins of St Patrick's Purgatory, Lough Derg. This archaic sanctuary which so fascinated the medieval world that it drew penitents and pilgrims from every corner of the known world is recreated in the exhibits and presentations on display.

Lough Derg has inspired poets throughout the ages and extracts of these poems are used as an alternative to the traditional sto...