Places in Inishowen

A selection of our favourite places in Inishowen with descriptions, locations, tips and pics.

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    Mamore Gap

    Explore one of Ireland’s most scenic mountain passes

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    Carndonagh

    A historic market town at the heart of Inishowen

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    Culdaff

    A coastal village with character, history, and Blue Flag beaches

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    Nature, Place to visit, Thing to do

    Malin Head

    Explore rugged coastline, rare geology, and centuries of story at the top of Ireland

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    Greencastle

    Explore a working fishing port rich in maritime heritage on the shores of Lough Foyle

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    Stroove

    A Blue Flag beach beneath the lighthouse and a gateway to east Inishowen

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    Heritage Site, Place to visit, Viewpoint

    Grianán of Aileach

    Royal stronghold looking down on Inishowen

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    Nature, Place to visit, Thing to do

    Inch Wildfowl Reserve

    Discover one of Ireland’s most important wetland reserves on a scenic 8km loop

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    Fort Dunree

    History on the edge of the Atlantic

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    Nature, Place to visit, Thing to do

    Glenevin Waterfall

    A peaceful walk to one of Donegal’s natural landmarks

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    Carrickabraghy Castle

    A seaside stronghold of the Ó Dochartaigh clan

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    Beach, Place to visit

    Five Fingers Strand

    A wild Atlantic beach framed by Ireland’s highest sand dunes

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    Banba’s Crown

    Stand at the most northerly point of Ireland

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    Heritage Site, Place to visit

    Bocan Stone Circle

    A striking monument to Inishowen’s prehistoric past just outside Culdaff

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    Heritage Site, Place to visit

    The Temple Of Deen

    One of Inishowen’s best-preserved megalithic tombs from the Bronze Age

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    Clonca Church and High Cross

    Explore a sacred landscape where saints, scholars, and Scottish legends meet

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