walks donegal

For the hill climbing enthusiast, a walk up Slieve Sneacht, Inishowen’s highest peak (2019 ft) will be rewarded with a spectacular view of the Peninsula....

Dunree Hill is largely composed of flaggy quartzite rock and when you reach Dunree Bay or Portbane, you can see rock beds of schistose at the waters edge, weathered by frost and sea. The Bay and surrounding low land is full of blown sand. It seems that two hundred years ago the sand banks all along the north coast of Donegal broke up and the 1820’s were a particularly severe period for drifting. Beneath the sands lie the remains of the village of Killard which was covered by the sands in an anci...

Donegl has no shortage of walks, whether they cross the open heath, fringe the beautiful beaches and cliffs, or run ribbon-like over spectacular mountain scenery. Near Dunlewy you can gain access to Errigal and Slieve Snacht, the two highest peaks in Donegal.
Another walk in this valley east of Dunlewy Lake, is a circular route which will take you up Maumlack, overlooking the Poisoned Glen. The climbs are steep and demand great care, but the scenice rewards from the summits are superb.<...

This walk begins at Ballynarry Strand now called Stragill. When you are at the Strand walk to the right along the northern side and at the far end of the bay you can see where the sand ends the rock of Ballynarry Hill. That point marks the end of the northern schist rocks and the beginning of Crana quartzite rocks. The walk also takes in Mount Peter, Coplagh rocks, Currach hole, Linsfort Church and Castle, and Linsfort House (The Covent)....

Buncrana is renowned for the variety and extent of its walks, but one walk in particular is worth taking, 'The Coastal Walk'. Starting at the Castle Bridge and continuing out past Ned's Point Fort which was built in 1812 during the Napoleonic Wars and continuing on past Porthaw Bay to Friar Hegarty's Rock. It was here that a local clergyman suffered martyrdom during 'The Penal Times' in 1632. You continue on to beautiful Sragill Strand....

If you drive from Buncrana towards the Gap of Mamore then when you are on the upper road you take the fourth turn right after Dunree junction, beside an asbestos roofed house and you arrive at Green Hill. The walk begins at the old church and takes in the road from Green hill to Mintiaghs, Owenirk River, Lough Doo and Lough Shivnagh, with a view of Slieve Sneacht in the distance....

This walk takes in the following: Straid Church, Sraid, Clonmany This church is now in ruins. St. Columba originally founded it in the sixth century. In the grave yard there is a stone on which, as tradition says, St. Columba prayed. Although originally built as a Catholic Church it later became Protestant....

Tradition tells us, that one day while travelling through the Gap of Mamore St.Columba rested near the well, which now lends his name. He prayed on the flag-stone and drank from the spring which he blessed and then went on his way. The date of his visit could be either 15th August or 8th September. So from time immemorial the people of the district have been making a Turas (Pilgrimage) at the well. It consisted of three visits to the well. First on 15th August the third on 8th September and the...

What better way to explore the beautiful county of Donegal than by taking a walking and talking tour led by Sean Mullane.

He will take your through the wild and wonderful countryside of Donegal with its stunning beaches, mountains, lakes, cliffs and woods. You will find yourself surrounded by wonderful historic attractions, wildlife and nature.

The tour is fun and adventurous and above all you'll have great company in the tranquil and beautiful l...

This is the longest of the walks but for the energetic walker, it is well worth the effort as the vista changes with every kilometer. The car park is a good place to start (at Knockamany) but before setting off, have a look at all the interesting points and fine views around. Below is the Five Fingers Strand surrounded by some of the highest sand dunes in Donegal. Nestling among the dunes is the oldest R.C. Church in Inishowen still in use. Across the water is the Isle of Doagh, to the right, ar...