Donegal in 3 days
Ireland's wildest county: the sea cliffs of Slieve League, the empty beaches of Malin Beg, and Malin Head, the northern tip of the island. This is the Wild Atlantic Way at full strength, away from the crowds.
The plan, day by day
Day 1
- Morning
The Slieve League cliffsfree · about 1 h 30Some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe, rising about 600 metres from the Atlantic, with a path along the top from the viewing point.
- Afternoon
Silver Strand, Malin Begfree · about 1 h 30A horseshoe of pale sand at the foot of a steep flight of steps near Glencolumbkille, sheltered between green headlands.
Day 2
- Morning
Assaranca Waterfallfree · about 30 minA waterfall right beside the road near Ardara, on the way to Maghera beach and its caves.
- Afternoon
The Wild Alpaca Wayabout 1 hA farm visit where you walk with alpacas through the countryside, an easy outing for families.
Day 3
- Morning
Malin Headfree · about 1 h 30The northernmost point of the island of Ireland, at the tip of the Inishowen peninsula, with a wartime EIRE sign still marked out in stones.
Where to sleep in Donegal
- The Abbey Hotel · €90 a night
- Nesbitt Arms Hotel · €95 a night
- Allingham Arms Hotel · €100 a night
- Mill Park Hotel · €140 a night
- Great Northern Hotel · €150 a night
- Jackson's Hotel · €130 a night
- Lough Eske Castle · €300 a night
- Harvey's Point · €250 a night
- Rathmullan House · €220 a night
Plan this trip
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