Buncrana Trip Overview
“Donegal Tour Guide”, Henry Doohan is a native of County Donegal and passionate about showcasing the gems of his homeland.
The 100 mile drive around the peninsula, (‘Inishowen 100’) offers scenic views of Lough Swilly to the West, including ‘Amazing Grace Country’, Lough Foyle to the East and the majestic Atlantic Ocean to the North, as well as many inland gems along the way.
All Inishowen tour itineraries are custom built to suit the interests of the tourist, their location and timeframe available. This is just a suggestion of some of the Wild Atlantic Way discovery points to include while on a day trip of Inishowen, Co. Donegal.
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Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Starts: Buncrana, Ireland
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Buncrana, Ireland, Ireland
“Donegal Tour Guide”, Henry Doohan is a native of County Donegal and passionate about showcasing the gems of his homeland.
The 100 mile drive around the peninsula, (‘Inishowen 100’) offers scenic views of Lough Swilly to the West, including ‘Amazing Grace Country’, Lough Foyle to the East and the majestic Atlantic Ocean to the North, as well as many inland gems along the way.
All Inishowen tour itineraries are custom built to suit the interests of the tourist, their location and timeframe available. This is just a suggestion of some of the Wild Atlantic Way discovery points to include while on a day trip of Inishowen, Co. Donegal.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Mamore Gap, Urris, Clonmany Ireland
Mamore Gap is a steep, narrow road along the Urris Hills. A viewing point at the top offers panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding countryside. There are holy relics to be found including a holy well devoted to Saint Eigne as well as a ‘Magic Road’ or ‘Gravity Hill’.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Fort Dunree Military Museum, Buncrana Ireland
Located on the West side of the Inishowen peninsula, the scenic drive to Fort Dunree alone is as breathtaking as the view from the fort. Historically a coastal defence fortification, Fort Dunree is now a military museum with many restored guns as well as exhibitions about the area’s birds, marine life and coastal vegetation.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Grianan Of Aileach, Inishowen Peninsula Ireland
An Inishowen tour usually begins or ends with a visit to An Grianan of Aileach, a majestic ringfort in Burt, Inishowen dating back to the sixth or seventh century.
The hillfort overlooks Inishowen, Co. Donegal on one side and Co. Derry on the other.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Malin Head, Ireland
A visit to Malin Head, Ireland’s most northerly point, is a real buck lister. Go where the larger coaches can’t – right to ‘Banba’s Crown’, the northernmost tip. Experience the unique rugged landscape that was the filming location of the recent ‘Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi’.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Doagh Famine village, Ireland
Experience how families and communities lived in the original thatched cottages in rural Ireland. The guided tour also include an Eviction Scene, Orange Hall, Republican Safe House and Irish Wake House.
Duration: 1 hour
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