Northern Lights
There is no better place in Ireland to view the Aurora Borealis than the Northern Coast of Inishowen.
Read MoreInch Wildfowl Reserve
Located some 8km to the south of Buncrana this is an internationally important destination and staging ground for migrating birds from three continents. A wide variety of summer breeders and wintering wildfowl can be found here.
Read MoreIsle Of Doagh
This has an extensive dune habitat. It is renowned for its flora and fauna. The Doagh Famine Village is located here.
Read MoreTrawbrega Bay
This is a Wildlife Sanctuary which is an important landfall for migrating birds. Over-wintering Barnacle Geese along with Godwit, Dunlin, Chough and Pale Bellied Geese can be found here. Further information at www.npws.ie
Read MoreBocan Stone Circle
Situated near St. Mary’s Church just outside Culdaff, the Bocan Stone Circle was probably built as a sun temple some 4-5000 years ago. The remaining stones 1-2 metres in height now form 2 arcs which enclose an area of 20 metres. On the road opposite is a well preserved megalithic monument The Temple of Dean…
Read MoreMalin Head
Malin Head or Banba’s Crown is located 16 km north of the village of Malin and is the most northerly point on the island of Ireland. Banba was one of the mythical Queens of Ireland. The tower was built by the British Admiralty in 1805 and later used as a Lloyds signal station. There are…
Read MoreGrianan of Aileach
Situated 7 km west of Derry, some 250m above sea level the stone fort of Aileach dominates the landscape and affords breathtaking views of Lough Swilly and the Inishowen Peninsula. The origins of the fort are dated back to 1700 B.C. and it is believed that St. Patrick visited here in the 5th century baptising…
Read MoreMamore Gap
This spectacular spot 14 km North of Buncrana and 250m above sea level is a firm favourite for tourists with its spectacular views of Lough Swilly, the Fanad peninsula, Urris and North Inishowen. There is a holy well near the top which is a place of local pilgrimage. Look out for the magnetic hill along…
Read MoreGlenevin Waterfall and Park
This spectacular waterfall and picnic area is located 2 km on the Urris Side of Clonmany heading towards the Gap of Mamore. The walk along the Glenevin valley is well designed and signposted with ample opportunities to stop, relax and enjoy the natural beauty before you reach the splendour of the waterfall itself.
Read MoreSliabh Sneachta
Sliabh Sneachta is the only mountain in Inishowen and is 2019 ft above sea level. Locals say snow remains on it “till the May Fair of Carn” and that is why it is called Sliabh Sneacht or the mountain of the snow. According to Magtochair it affords excellent pasturage and the mutton from sheep raised…
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