The Top 20 Attractions in Donegal
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Donegal. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Donegal is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: September 29, 2025
The way from the parking lot on the R251 to the Errigal is very boggy. Steep ascent over gravel. However, the effort is rewarded with a magnificent view!
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Slieve League is a mountain on the Atlantic coast of County Donegal, Ireland. At 594 metres, it has some of the highest sea cliffs on the island of Ireland. Although …
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Here you can walk, fish, admire Glenveagh Castle and the beautiful gardens.
Then sit comfortably in the café and round off the tour with tea and cake.
Then sit comfortably in the café and round off the tour with tea and cake.
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When I got into the garden, I saw the gardener in a camouflage suit and with a net over his head, after which I admired the flowers and stood still, …
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Horn Head cliffs rise straight out of the water to a height of about 600 ft/180 m on the ocean side of the peninsula. They are an internationally important colony …
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This tower was built around 1800 and is still quite well preserved. It is high above steep cliffs from which you have a magnificent view over the sea.
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During the Napoleonic Wars there was a tower here to warn the population in the event of a French invasion. Considering that this was over 200 years ago, there is still a lot to see.
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The Royal Irish Academy (Éire signs and the 'Emergency', 2018-0-08):
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“… but as early as June 1943 the US Air Force requested that the numbers of nearby lookout posts …
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“… but as early as June 1943 the US Air Force requested that the numbers of nearby lookout posts …
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During World War Two, 83 Look Out Posts (LOPs) were constructed at strategic points around the Irish coast. They allowed the Local Defence Force (LDF) to keep a careful eye …
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A visit to Ards Forest Park will reward everyone in any season. The park covers approximately 1200 acres and encompasses a variety of habitats including sand dunes, beaches, salt marshes, …
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