The 10 Best Free Things to do in Buncrana, County Donegal

July 25, 2021 Oliva Fomby

Buncrana (/ˈbʌn.krænə/; Irish: Bun Cranncha, meaning "foot of the (River) Crana") is a town in County Donegal, Ireland. It is beside Lough Swilly on the Inishowen peninsula, 23 kilometres (14 mi) northwest of Derry and 43 kilometres (27 mi) north of Letterkenny. In the 2016 census, the population was 6,785 making it the second most populous town in County Donegal, after Letterkenny, and the largest in Inishowen.
Restaurants in Buncrana

1. Inishowen Tourist Office

Railway Road, Buncrana Ireland +353 74 936 3451 [email protected] http://www.govisitinishowen.com
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5.0 based on 91 reviews

Inishowen Tourist Office

Visitor Information Centre providing in depth knowledge/expertise of the Inishowen Peninsula & County of Donegal. Find out what you can do and see in the peninsula from fantastic scenic drives to attractions, activities, cultural sights, arts and crafts. Ask for top tips on where to eat and stay, music & festivals during your visit. Stocking a large selection of locals Arts & Crafts and Souvenirs to remember your Inishowen Experience!

Reviewed By Annmariathomas - Swansea Bay, United Kingdom

A quiet and convenient Aire for a few vehicles no charge except for electric hook up. Helpful staff managing Covid situation with efficiency and understanding.

2. Swan Park

Cahir O'Doherty Avenue, Buncrana Ireland +353 74 936 1198 [email protected] http://www.visitbuncrana.com/rec_walkclimb.php
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5.0 based on 143 reviews

Swan Park

Reviewed By annkJ4494HZ

Great place to walk lovely views of river and wildlife has fairy houses for children and schools visit here on nature walks if in area would recommend

3. Free Wee Library

Buncrana Shore Path, Buncrana Ireland +353 86 377 2399 http://www.facebook.com/freeweelibraryproject
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5.0 based on 25 reviews

Free Wee Library

Reviewed By MariaTheresa2016 - Buncrana, Ireland

Great idea and works well, they are in quite a lot of places and seemed to be used a lot ... brilliant idea

4. Buncrana Beach

Railway Rd, Buncrana Ireland
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4.5 based on 141 reviews

Buncrana Beach

Reviewed By Tommie6 - County Carlow, Ireland

We stayed in the Harbour View Hotel across the road from this beach. How lucky were we? Fab beach. Lovely soft sand. We watched the sun setting at night. Went for walks after breakfast in the mornings. Love this beach

5. Dunree Bay

Dunree, Buncrana Ireland 353-77-20020
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Dunree Bay

Reviewed By Ann1marie1 - London, United Kingdom

We found this beach by chance when visiting Dunree Fort. Beautiful sandy beach clean and quiet well worth a visit

6. Lisfannon Strand

Lisfannon, Buncrana Ireland 353-77-74933
Excellent
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Lisfannon Strand

7. Amazing Grace Viewing Platform, Walk and Park!

Stone Jug Cahir o'Doherty Avenue, Buncrana Ireland [email protected] http://www.amazinggrace.ie/
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Amazing Grace Viewing Platform, Walk and Park!

Reviewed By 726danih - Ballymena, United Kingdom

Beautiful walk with plenty of stops take a coat read the boards and soak in the history and the views

8. St Mary's Church, Buncrana

Saint Mary's Catholic Church Saint Mary's Road, Buncrana Ireland +353 74 936 1253
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

St Mary's Church, Buncrana

9. Father Hegarty Rock

Shore Path, Lough Swilly, Buncrana Ireland
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Father Hegarty Rock

10. Straghill Beach

Buncrana Ireland
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Straghill Beach

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