Buncrana Trip Overview
“Donegal Tour Guide”, Henry Doohan is a native of County Donegal and passionate about showcasing the gems of his homeland.
Fanad Lighthouse overlooks Mulroy Bay to the West, Lough Swilly to the East and the Atlantic Ocean to the North. Dominated by Muckish Mountain, Sheephaven Bay boasts ancient castles and a panoramic Atlantic Drive.
All private Donegal tours are custom built to suit the interests of the tourist, their location and timeframe available. The following is a suggestion of some of the attractions to include while on a day trip of the Fanad Peninsula.
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Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Starts: Buncrana, Ireland
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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“Donegal Tour Guide”, Henry Doohan is a native of County Donegal and passionate about showcasing the gems of his homeland.
Fanad Lighthouse overlooks Mulroy Bay to the West, Lough Swilly to the East and the Atlantic Ocean to the North. Dominated by Muckish Mountain, Sheephaven Bay boasts ancient castles and a panoramic Atlantic Drive.
All private Donegal tours are custom built to suit the interests of the tourist, their location and timeframe available. The following is a suggestion of some of the attractions to include while on a day trip of the Fanad Peninsula.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Fanad Head Lighthouse, Cionn Fhanada, F92 YC03 Ireland
Knockalla Coast Road leads to Fanad Head, jutting out into the North Atlantic in Co. Donegal between Lough Swilly and Mulroy Bay, where one of the world’s most beautiful lighthouses watches majestically over the water. En route, experience stunning views of Portsalon and Ballymastocker Bay.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Horn Head, Dunfanaghy Ireland
Parallel to Fanad Head lies Horn Head Peninsula in Co. Donegal. It shelters the local town of Dunfanaghy from the Atlantic Ocean and is a fine vantage point to enjoy the magnificent scenery of Inishboffin and Tory Islands, Bloody Foreland, Melmore and Malin Head and Muckish and Errigal Mountains.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Doe Castle, Creeslough Ireland
The Fanad Peninsula tour extends to the neighbouring scenic Atlantic Drive from Ramelton heritage town to 15th century Doe Castle in Sheephaven Bay.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Portsalon Beach, Portsalon Ireland
Once voted the second most beautiful beach in the world, Ballymastocker Bay (Portsalon Beach) is a spectacular beach on the Fanad Peninsula in Co. Donegal.
Duration: 10 minutes
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