Two days in North West Donegal – a travel guide
Where to stay, eat and visit on a short trip to north west Donegal - home to five of the Discovery Points on Ireland's new Wild Atlantic Way. Before arrival, the most essential items you need to pack for a weekend exploring the pretty coastline around Creeslough in North West Donegal are a good pair of walking shoes, a waterproof and a camera. Donegal is all about the scenery and this part of the county is no exception. Some say it is the jewel in the crown. Whatever your opinion, be prepared to leave with cleaner lungs and a brighter spirit. The main attractions The road that hugs the coastline from Falcarragh in the west to Island Roy near Carrigart in the east spans about 40km and takes in no less than five Discovery Points - Horn Head, Marble Hill, Doe Castle, Rossguill Peninsula and Island Roy itself. It's easy to see why these scenic spots were chosen although whoever had to make the decision on which locations to choose definitely had a tough job. Beaches, walks and viewpoints Killahoey Beach, Dunfanaghy For more equally beautiful beaches to loose yourself on check out Falcarragh's endless Back Strand for views out to Tory Island (follow the signs for Trá from the town centre). Make time to visit Killahoey beach in Dunfanaghy for an enjoyable looped walk to and from the village, when the tide's out. Both beaches can be accessed easily from their respective car parks. If it's a decent leg stretch you're after then pack a flask and head off across the sand dunes to visit Tra More beach, at the foot of the Horn Head road in Dunfanaghy. You'll probably have the place to [...]