Inishowen Peninsula Private Tour

Inishowen Peninsula Private Tour

"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