The Northern Headlands stretch from Donegal Town to Malin Head. The rugged coast and landscape are just stunning.
Must see & do attractions
Slieve League:
Slieve League in Donegal are cliffs which are standing at a height of 601 meters, and are one of the highest in Europe. There are amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Sligo Mountains and Donegal Bay as you walk towards the terrifying high top of Sliabh League, where the cliff face of Bunglas rises over 600m above the raging ocean. Experienced walkers only should venture beyond the viewing point onto One Man's Pass which loops around onto the Pilgrim's Path.
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Silver Strand:
Silver Strand is a horse-shoe shaped beach situated at Malin Beg. The sand is pure white, the water is turquoise. On a sunny day, a must place for a visit.
Silver Strand is a horse-shoe shaped beach situated at Malin Beg. The sand is pure white, the water is turquoise. On a sunny day, a must place for a visit.
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Malin Head:
Malin Head is Ireland's most Northerly point. Banba's Crown on Malin Head id the most Northerly point and is marked by a military watchtower which was built in 1805.
Malin Head is rugged and has gained a lot of publicity in the last years firstly because of it's location along the Wild Atlantic Way, secondly because scenes for the new Star Wars movie : The last Jedi were shot here as well.
Malin Head is Ireland's most Northerly point. Banba's Crown on Malin Head id the most Northerly point and is marked by a military watchtower which was built in 1805.
Malin Head is rugged and has gained a lot of publicity in the last years firstly because of it's location along the Wild Atlantic Way, secondly because scenes for the new Star Wars movie : The last Jedi were shot here as well.
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Inishowen Peninsula:
The Inishowen Peninsula is the largest one on the island of Ireland. The area has a rich historic history. Some of the tourist attractions are : Grianan of Aileach hilltop fort, Dunree fort, Mamore Gap, Malin Head, ... . The Inishowen 100 is a scenic route is a sign-posted scenic route along the Inishowen Peninsula.
The Inishowen Peninsula is the largest one on the island of Ireland. The area has a rich historic history. Some of the tourist attractions are : Grianan of Aileach hilltop fort, Dunree fort, Mamore Gap, Malin Head, ... . The Inishowen 100 is a scenic route is a sign-posted scenic route along the Inishowen Peninsula.
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Glenveagh National Park:
Glenveagh National Park is Ireland's second largest National Park covering an area of 170sq kilometers. Glenveagh castle and gardens are located along the shore of Lough veagh and are fabulous to visit. The tour of the house is worthwhile and will give you an insight into the lives of it's owners, their love for entertaining guests. Walking through the park, enjoy the views of this fabulous remote area and if you are lucky, you might spot one of the many deer which roam the national park.
Glenveagh National Park is Ireland's second largest National Park covering an area of 170sq kilometers. Glenveagh castle and gardens are located along the shore of Lough veagh and are fabulous to visit. The tour of the house is worthwhile and will give you an insight into the lives of it's owners, their love for entertaining guests. Walking through the park, enjoy the views of this fabulous remote area and if you are lucky, you might spot one of the many deer which roam the national park.
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Fanad Lighthouse:
Fanad lighthouse is one of Donegal's three Wild Atlantic Way signature points. Visiting the lighthouse, learn all about life as a lighthouse keeper, climb the lighthouse and admire the views across The Wild Atlantic.
Fanad lighthouse is one of Donegal's three Wild Atlantic Way signature points. Visiting the lighthouse, learn all about life as a lighthouse keeper, climb the lighthouse and admire the views across The Wild Atlantic.
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Most spectacular walk
Ards Forest Park:
Ards Forest Park is a fantastic location.
It is probably Ireland's most diverse forest park. Ards Forest Park covers some 480 hectares (1200 acres). In addition to coniferous and deciduous woodlands the park has marshes, salt water lakes, sand dunes, beaches and rock outcrops within its boundaries . Designated Natural and Heritage Areas and a Special Area of Conservation further add to its special ecological and wildlife value.
Ards Forest Park is a fantastic location.
It is probably Ireland's most diverse forest park. Ards Forest Park covers some 480 hectares (1200 acres). In addition to coniferous and deciduous woodlands the park has marshes, salt water lakes, sand dunes, beaches and rock outcrops within its boundaries . Designated Natural and Heritage Areas and a Special Area of Conservation further add to its special ecological and wildlife value.
Must try dish
Steak & Guinness pie
Lovely during the long autumn evenings or winters.
Lovely during the long autumn evenings or winters.
Toughest Sport event
Gaelforce North
Spectacular and challenging course through hidden Donegal.A magnificent route through remotest Donegal taking in deep valleys of Glenveagh, forestry tracks, white sand beaches and vast open spaces.Running/walking: 19.5km approx (beware, there is a climb up a mountain (Mount Erigal) included
Website: gaelforceevents.com/en/gaelforce-north
Spectacular and challenging course through hidden Donegal.A magnificent route through remotest Donegal taking in deep valleys of Glenveagh, forestry tracks, white sand beaches and vast open spaces.Running/walking: 19.5km approx (beware, there is a climb up a mountain (Mount Erigal) included
Website: gaelforceevents.com/en/gaelforce-north
The Race:
The Race is a 250 km unsupported endurance event across the rugged landscape of North West Donegal.
Website: www.therace.ie/
The Race is a 250 km unsupported endurance event across the rugged landscape of North West Donegal.
Website: www.therace.ie/
Travel writing from the Northern Headlands
Maghera beach and caves, County Donegal
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Assaranca waterfall, County Donegal
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Donegal Castle
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Slieve League, County Donegal
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County Donegal
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Fanad Lighthouse, County Donegal
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Glenveagh National Park, County Donegal
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Grianan of Eileach ringfort, County Donegal
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10 hours in Inishowen, County Donegal
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