Inishowen Map
DISCOVER ONE OF THE NORTHWEST’S MOST BEAUTIFUL REGIONS... The Inishowen Peninsula...often referred to as “A miniature Ireland” it offers all the wonderful experiences of Ireland. Take in the stunning coastline, try your hand at Kayaking or surfing, view the majestic Basking sharks off Malin Head or witness the spectacular Northern Lights at Ballyliffin. Sense the rich heritage at the many ancient forts, castles and crosses. Discover a place with world-class golf, endless white sandy beaches, local arts and crafts, great food and lively entertainment and where a warm welcome awaits you.
THE INISHOWEN 100 – SCENIC ROUTE
Voted one of the top scenic routes in Ireland by the Irish Independent, the “Inishowen 100” is a 100 mile driving route that meanders around Inishowen’s breathtaking coastline taking in stunning panoramic views of Lough Swilly, the Atlantic and Lough Foyle. Favourite vistas along the route include the “Lookout” at Fahan, Mamore Gap descending into Clonmany, Knockamany Bens overlooking Five Finger Strand and Crockaulin descending into Greencastle.
Things to do around Buncrana
WALKING IN INISHOWEN
- Moville Shore-path and Sli na Slainte
- Inishowen Head Looped Walk – Stroove
- Waterfall Walk – Clonmany
- Butler’s Glen Looped Walk – Clonmany
- Fort Dunree
- Buncrana Shore-path
- Inch Wildfowl Reserve
- Swan Park Buncrana
- Port Ronan Pier to the signpost for Malin Head
- Urris Lakes Looped Walk – Urris
MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
Fort Dunree Military Museum – Dunree. Tel: 074 9361817
An Grianán Ailigh – Grianán Ailigh. Tel: 074 9368080
Doagh Famine Village – Doagh Island. Tel: 074 9378078
Inishowen Maritime Museum – Greencastle. Tel: 074 9381363
Ulster Scots Heritage Centre – Carrigans. Tel: 074 9140708
Cairn Theatre – Greencastle. Tel: 074 9381104
The Celtic Prayer Garden – Muff. Tel: 074 9384866
WATER ACTIVITIES
Inishowen Surf School – Buncrana. Tel: 087 7773323
Inish Adventures – Moville. Tel: 074 9385903
Deep Sea Fishing – Inishowen/Malin. Tel: 074 9370605
Fullerton Reservoir – Buncrana. Tel: 074 9363733
Sailing Fahan – Tel: 074 9360008
Crana River – Buncrana.Tel: 074 9363733
Beach & Rock Fishing – Inishowen. Tel: 087 9048431
Inishowen Sub Aqua – Inishowen. Tel: 087 9487710
FAMILY FUN IN INISHOWEN
A visit to Fort Dunree – Dunree. Tel: 074 9361817
Inishowen Maritime Museum –
Greencastle. Tel: 074 93 81363
Moville Pottery – Moville. Tel: 074 9382059
Cooley Pitch n Putt – Moville. Tel: 074 93 82054
Doagh Famine Village – Doagh Island. Tel: 074 9378078
Leisureland Redcastle – Redcastle. Tel: 074 9382306
Glenevin Waterfall – Clonmany. Tel: 074 93 76745
Wains World Indoor Activity – Buncrana. Tel: 074 9322450


OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS
Buncrana Shorefront,
Pollan Bay Ballyliffin,
Barrack Hill Carndonagh,
Culdaff Beach,
Shore Front Moville
and Muff.
GOLF IN INISHOWEN
Ballyliffin Golf Club – Ballyliffin. Tel: 074 9376119
Buncrana Golf Club – Buncrana. Tel: 074 9362279
North West Golf Club – Buncrana. Tel: 074 9361027
Greencastle Golf Club – Greencastle. Tel: 074 9381013
Cycling
Cycle Routes – Inishowen. Tel: 074 9362600
The Bike Hire Company – Carndonagh. Tel:
087 275 8818
EQUESTRIAN
Cooley Equestrian – Moville. Tel: 086
0633487
Lenamore Stables – Muff. Tel: 074 93 84022
Tullagh Bay Equestrian Centre –
Tel:0867204150
Malin Stables – Malin. Tel: 086 3839644
Crawford Art Gallery
Rock Crystal Spa – Ballyliffin. Tel: 074 9378200
C Spa Redcastle Hotel – Redcastle. Tel: 074 9385555
Seagrass Wellbeing Centre
Inishowen Gateway Hotel – Buncrana. Tel: 074 9362188
TAKE THE FERRY
Lough Foyle Ferry operates a seasonal service between Greencastle &
Magilligan. Crossing takes approx. 10 mins which saves an hour driving time.
The Lough Swilly Ferry operates from Buncrana to Rathmullan on a summer
service only. More Information can be obtained by calling
LOUGH FOYLE T. +353 74 938 1901 or LOUGH SWILLY T. +353 87 211 2331 or
ARRANMORE FERRY T. +353 74 954 2233