Day 1 — Begin with Slieve League Cliffs, then continue to Glenveagh National Park and spend the evening exploring the nearest town.
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County guide
Donegal
Wild Atlantic scenery, towering sea cliffs and some of Ireland’s most unspoilt landscapes.
Slieve League
ExploreLetterkenny and the Donegal coast
Best timeApril to October
Time needed2–4 days
Perfect forCulture, scenery, outdoor adventures and short breaks
Plan your visit
Why visit Donegal?
Wild Atlantic scenery, towering sea cliffs and some of Ireland’s most unspoilt landscapes.
Don’t miss
Top 20 landmarks and attractions
A curated starting point for planning your time in the county.
- 01Slieve League Cliffs
- 02Glenveagh National Park
- 03Fanad Head Lighthouse
- 04Malin Head
- 05Grianán of Aileach
- 06Donegal Castle
- 07Errigal Mountain
- 08Poisoned Glen
- 09Glengesh Pass
- 10Murder Hole Beach
- 11Silver Strand Beach
- 12Tory Island
- 13Arranmore Island
- 14Horn Head
- 15Lough Eske
- 16Assaranca Waterfall
- 17Maghera Beach and Caves
- 18Doe Castle
- 19Inishowen Peninsula
- 20Bluestack Mountains
Suggested route
A simple three-day itinerary
3 daysSuggested county driving route
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Day 2 — Visit Fanad Head Lighthouse before an afternoon at Malin Head.
Day 3 — Combine Grianán of Aileach with Donegal Castle, allowing extra time for local food, viewpoints and unplanned stops.
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Island escape
County Donegal
Arranmore Island ferry crossing
Build an island visit around a ferry crossing from Burtonport. Check return sailing times before setting out to explore.
Start / arrival pointBurtonport, County Donegal
Cycling
County Donegal
Gweedore guided e-bike tour
See the northwest landscape on a guided cycle. Allow time to reach the meeting point and check weather and riding requirements.
Start / arrival pointBunbeg / Gweedore, County Donegal
Farm experience
County Donegal
Campview Farm cow encounter
Add a guided animal encounter to your south-Donegal itinerary. Check participation requirements and the farm's meeting instructions.
Start / arrival pointCampview Farm, Ballyshannon
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