Top Things to do in County Donegal
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The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in County Donegal, County Donegal
Discover the best top things to do in County Donegal, Ireland including Mamore Gap, Slieve League, Bluestack Mountains Scenic Route, Hornhead Loop, Kinnagoe Bay, Mulroy Drive, Glenveagh Castle, Glebe House and Gallery, Malin Head, Grianan Of Aileach.
Restaurants in County Donegal
1. Mamore Gap
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By markd696 - Sligo, Ireland
a steep drive up when your travelling southbound on the wild atlantic way, great views. car park half way up to get out and take in the view
2. Slieve League
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,644 reviews
Don't miss your opportunity to visit one of Ireland's best kept secrets and a signature point on the Wild Atlantic Way. Located in south west Donegal along this magnificent costal driving route are Ireland's highest Sea Cliffs, Sliabh Liag. A visit to the cliffs and the surrounding region is a must on your Wild Atlantic Way adventure. Experience the local culture, heritage and people of Donegal against the backdrop of our spectacular and rugged coastline.
Reviewed By 913ciaranl
Excellent venue and everyone loved it , hidden gem If you don’t want to walk you can drive to another car park and the views from there are amazing. If you want to walk further you can walk on up the mountain which is well worth the effort. Plenty of photo opportunities.
3. Bluestack Mountains Scenic Route
4. Hornhead Loop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 253 reviews
Reviewed By sflynn8 - Limerick, Ireland
Amazing views from here.It is well worth the short drive from Dunfanahy to see this natural attraction. The views in all directions are amazing. The road to the head is very narrow in places and there is not much parking when you get to the top.
5. Kinnagoe Bay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By C_and_H_11 - Dublin, Ireland
Kinnagoe Beach is truly a little gem & is different from many of the beaches in Donegal in that it's smaller & more sheltered & surrounded by tree lined cliffs. It has very unusual sea worn rock formations, which are well worth exploring. The sand is golden which is typical of the fabulous beaches of Co Donegal. It's about halfway between Greencastle & Ballymagaraghy. Access is limited as the road is extremely steep close to the beach, so campervans beware!!
6. Mulroy Drive
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By 2020vision
We had a great day on the Mulroy Drive , stopping and spending time in several places along the way . Some spectacular views with plenty of places to stop and admire the scenery . Even in the middle of Winter it's beautiful ❤️
7. Glenveagh Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,350 reviews
Reviewed By clairedU1697MK - County Monaghan, Ireland
Fantastic views and scenes and history to be explored. Be prepared for long walk to and from the castle which is lovely or avail of the shuttle bus for a small fare. A lovely experience.
8. Glebe House and Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By bmnobbs
Having organised a group visit, I must congratulate Adrian and June the on providing an excellent,very informative tour of the house. (the Gallery wasn't open that day) . Their insightful knowledge and abiity to answer questions posed by a very varied group was terrific.
9. Malin Head
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 560 reviews
Reviewed By C_and_H_11 - Dublin, Ireland
Malin Head is the most northerly point in Ireland & boasts fabulous views in all directions - & if you're lucky even the Northern Lights can be seen at a certain time of the year! There are pathways which lead to different points on the head & we're happy to say new public toilets have been erected since our last visit here. Malin Head is a must see when in the area!
10. Grianan Of Aileach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 357 reviews
Legend says it was built by the ancient gods; the ring fort was known as the Sun Palace and was held sacred. Traces of ancient earthworks, dating to the early Iron Age, surround the fort, enclosing an area of about 5 acres (0.02 km2). The fort itself was probably built in the early centuries of the Christian era. From the 5th to the 12th century AD it served as the royal seat of the O Neill sept of Aileach; it was destroyed by Murtogh O Brien, king of Munster in 1101. To make the demolition complete, the king ordered each of his soldiers to take away a stone from the fort. Grianan of Aileach was reconstructed by Dr Bernard of Derry in 1870, but archaeologists are doubtful about the inner restoration. Surrounding the stone fort are three concentric low walls which formed part of the original fortification of the fort.
Reviewed By victoriawE5529XP - Derry, United Kingdom
Free entry and good parking to this amazing ancient fort with its stunning views. I have visited it many times to take friends and family here and I never tire of the breathtaking views. It’s one not to be missed - providing the weather is good!
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