Collette’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
The Donegal bay Waterbus is an 80ft long pleasure boat with full bar,heating and air conditioning, ladies and gents toilets, which provides tours around beautiful Donegal Bay. It takes in amazing views of the bay, the town, the Bluestack Mountains and the amazing seal island with over 200 seals.
24 locals recommend
Donegal Bay Waterbus
Quay StreetThe Donegal bay Waterbus is an 80ft long pleasure boat with full bar,heating and air conditioning, ladies and gents toilets, which provides tours around beautiful Donegal Bay. It takes in amazing views of the bay, the town, the Bluestack Mountains and the amazing seal island with over 200 seals.
In the very heart of the county town, towering over the River Eske, stands Donegal Castle. Red Hugh O’Donnell himself built it as his personal fortress in the fifteenth century. Tours available.
44 locals recommend
Donegal Castle
11 Castle StIn the very heart of the county town, towering over the River Eske, stands Donegal Castle. Red Hugh O’Donnell himself built it as his personal fortress in the fifteenth century. Tours available.
Glenveagh
Stunning National Park with Castle and Gardens. Restaurant & Tea rooms
Sliabh Liag, sometimes Slieve League or Slieve Liag, is a mountain on the Atlantic coast of County Donegal, Ireland. At 596 metres, the highest sea cliffs on the island of Ireland. Although less famous than the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare, Slieve League's cliffs reach almost three times higher.
171 locals recommend
Slieve League
Sliabh Liag, sometimes Slieve League or Slieve Liag, is a mountain on the Atlantic coast of County Donegal, Ireland. At 596 metres, the highest sea cliffs on the island of Ireland. Although less famous than the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare, Slieve League's cliffs reach almost three times higher.
Fintra beach is a beautiful Blue Flag awarded sandy beach just a couple of kilometers outside the fishing port of Killybegs. It is approached by a steep road down to it which offers stunning views of both the beach and Donegal Bay as far as Benbulben mountain in County Sligo.
There is a car park beside the beach with portaloos and a few stone steps leading down to the beach.
23 locals recommend
Fintra Beach
23 Fintra BayFintra beach is a beautiful Blue Flag awarded sandy beach just a couple of kilometers outside the fishing port of Killybegs. It is approached by a steep road down to it which offers stunning views of both the beach and Donegal Bay as far as Benbulben mountain in County Sligo.
There is a car park beside the beach with portaloos and a few stone steps leading down to the beach.
Blue Stack Mountains
Great hikes right on the doorstep
Learn about the history of long gone Donegal Railways
7 locals recommend
Donegal Railway Heritage Centre
Learn about the history of long gone Donegal Railways
Stunning beach accessed by alot of steps. Very beautiful location
28 locals recommend
The Silver Strand
Stunning beach accessed by alot of steps. Very beautiful location
A spin out with Paddy and the crew is a massive favourite with our guests. Swim with Dolphins under Ireland's highest sea cliffs.
21 locals recommend
Sliabh Liag Boat Trips
A spin out with Paddy and the crew is a massive favourite with our guests. Swim with Dolphins under Ireland's highest sea cliffs.
Very scenic and mostly level nature walk along the edge of Donegal Bay.
The Fairy Bank Walk, Donegal Town
Drumcliff TerraceVery scenic and mostly level nature walk along the edge of Donegal Bay.
Fairy Bridges
Tullan Strand RoadInteresting place to visit
Adventure
Letterkenny Activity Centre
Great activities for bigger kids & adults to enjoy
Rossnowlagh Surf School
Get in and enjoy 😎
Enjoy a horse riding trail through the sand dunes and along the Donegal beach. Stunning scenery
8 locals recommend
Donegal Equestrian Centre
Finner RoadEnjoy a horse riding trail through the sand dunes and along the Donegal beach. Stunning scenery
Enjoy a bit of Donegal Sea Kayaking along some of the most breathtaking coastlines in the world
Rapid Kayaking
Enjoy a bit of Donegal Sea Kayaking along some of the most breathtaking coastlines in the world
Family Fun
Bundoran Adventure Park Ltd
Sea RoadFamily fun day trip not far from The Blue House.
Bundoran Waterworld
Atlantic WayPerfect family fun no matter the weather
Lurgybrack Open Farm
Fun family activities
Errigal View Pet Zoo
N56Lovely family fun place to visit
Lovely little Zoo of Tropical animals to visit with nice garden centre & tea rooms
16 locals recommend
Tropical World
Lovely little Zoo of Tropical animals to visit with nice garden centre & tea rooms
Castle Adventure Open Farm
Wonderful place to visit, great fun for small kids
Oakfield Park
Wonderful Park for all the family to enjoy
Food scene
Quay West Restaurant Donegal Town
Quay StreetDelicious food and Amazing Service
Wonderful clifftop bar & restaurant with stunning views over beach and out to sea
27 locals recommend
Smugglers Creek Inn
Wonderful clifftop bar & restaurant with stunning views over beach and out to sea
Fabulous food and drink if you are enjoying a day trip visiting Slieve League Sea Cliffs
27 locals recommend
The Rusty Mackerel
Teelin RoadFabulous food and drink if you are enjoying a day trip visiting Slieve League Sea Cliffs
City/town information
Local crafts and restaurant. Visit and watch local craftspeople at work and support them by treating yourself or someone you love to something special and unique
16 locals recommend
Donegal Craft Village
Local crafts and restaurant. Visit and watch local craftspeople at work and support them by treating yourself or someone you love to something special and unique
No 1 Foodie town in Ireland, filled with restaurants, pubs with live music and lovely locally own craft shops & clothing stores
16 locals recommend
Donegal Town Centre
No 1 Foodie town in Ireland, filled with restaurants, pubs with live music and lovely locally own craft shops & clothing stores
Local fishing town worth a visit for some amazing fresh seafood on your way back from Slieve League
27 locals recommend
Killybegs
Local fishing town worth a visit for some amazing fresh seafood on your way back from Slieve League
Salthill Cabin
Lovely cafe & mini pet farm
Hiking
Lovely path & walks through old estate lands on the edge of Donegal Bay, just a short drive from The Blue House, Donegal
Mac Manus Estate
Lovely path & walks through old estate lands on the edge of Donegal Bay, just a short drive from The Blue House, Donegal