Donegal provides a habitat for a wide variety of birds, both native and visiting. If you enjoy birdwatching, an excellent place to visit is Inch Wildfowl reserve which delivers a world-class visitor and outdoor recreation attraction. Check out their website for an overview of the species to be found passing through the reserve in both summer and winter time. These include the Black-tailed Godwit, Curlew Sandpiper and Great Crested Grebe and many others.   Golden Eagle reintroduction Glenveagh National Park has recently reintroduced the Golden Eagle to the area. For further information on this exciting project, view the Glenveagh website. …

Marine life Donegal is rich and diverse with opportunities for viewing seals, dolphins, sharks and whales. All can be seen from the shore with time and patience but boat trips and diving are also available. Rathmullan charters offers tailor made trips – www.rathmullancharters.com If you are interested in scuba diving, Mevagh Dive Centre provides excellent diving services with a wide choice of dive sites with trips for all levels of qualified diver. Basking Sharks are regular visitors during the summer months. See Baskingshark.ie for more details of this incredible species. A wealth of information about marine life Donegal and Ireland …

Donegal has wonderful terrain for horseriding and many stables and clubs offering various opportunities for the beginner or the more experienced riders. Horseriding Donegal – enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery and lovely sandy beaches on horseback. Try Carrigart Stables for riding locally – just over the bridge to the Rosguill Peninsula.  Call ahead to book your session 074-9153583 or 0872276926. We are happy to book sessions on your behalf but you may wish to contact the stables yourself to discuss your experience and requirements. Why not try horseriding Donegal? Also see the Association of Irish Riding Establishments for registered Riding Centers …

Fanad Peninsula is a wonderful place for the cyclist to explore with rides for all abilities. We do not have bikes available for guests to hire so recommend that you bring your own or rent them from one of the bike companies below. You can hire electric bikes or traditional bikes from Grassroutes. Grassroutes offer great opportunities for cycling Donegal with route suggestions and hire from Termon or Downings plus electric bike hire available for trips to Glenveagh Castle. Have a look at their ‘Northern Lighthouse Trail’ – perhaps you would like to break this 60km trip with a rejuvinating …

Donegal is a walkers and hikers paradise. The options for walking and hiking for all abilities really are endless and we cannot begin to do the subject justice on this page. We recommend that you do some research in advance if you wish to do some serious exploring. A great wealth of information including detailed guides is available on our ‘Climbing Donegal’ page.  Here you will find high quality information from ‘Unique Ascent‘. Some detailed information about local Fanad walking can be found at Fanad Walks Donegal. Mary Doherty is a local walker with detailed knowledge of the area and …

Portsalon Golf Club offers the best golfing Donegal experience – this gem of Irish golf holds a lasting memory for every golfer of a truly outstanding golf links. Golf has been played on the Portsalon links, Donegal, since the 1880’s. The club was one of the founder members of the Golfing Union of Ireland, the oldest golfing union in the world. Originally designed by Thompson of Portrush, the layout has evolved over the decades with significant changes being undertaken under the guidance of Pat Ruddy in 2000. Currently ranked in the top 25 courses in Ireland by Golf Digest, Portsalon …

Sea kayaking is a fabulous experience and the coastline of Donegal offers a spectacular setting for this water sport. Enjoy the scenic coastline and a great workout at the same time Eco Atlantic Adventures is an Adventure Sports provider base in Donegal, offering kayaking, hillwalking, Rock Climbing, Coastering, Gorge Walking, Team Building Days, Group Activity Days, Absailing, Beach Bootcamps, Adventure Race Training, Trail Running Kayaking Donegal is also available from Downings and Dunfanaghy with Jaws Watersports. Jaws also offers a range of other water sports including wind surfing, surfing and stand up paddle boarding. They have a shop in Downings. …

Donegal has some fantastic surf spots and is fast becoming a popular surfing destination. Portsalon Luxury Camping  is just 7 miles from Ballyheirnan Bay, home to Adventure One Surf School  who cater for all levels and abilities.  Call ahead for availability – 00353 87 628 5565.  Packages and family rates are available – all tuition and equipment provided. Adventure One also offer Stand Up Paddle Boarding from their Rathmullan base. We have teamed up with Adventure One to offer you yurt/ surf packages at great rates. Midweek 1 night in a yurt plus 1 surf lesson – €70 per person …

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