Bloody Foreland
(Local Name: Cnoc Fola) Bloody Foreland is a broad headland at the northwest corner of Ireland, between Ballyness Bay to the north and Gweedore to the south.
Bloody Foreland is so called because the sun, particularly at evening, lights up the rocks to a reddish hue. In the autumn ferns turns russet redish brown. The name has no background of history to warrant the title bloody. The views from here of Árainn Mór, Gabhla to Tory Island and Horn Head and the play of light on coast, on water and the wild beauty of the place is a handsome reward for visiting.
Legend states that Balor of the Evil Eye was eventually slain by his grandson Lugh Lámh Fhada on the slopes of Cnoc Fola. Some people believe that the blood which came from Balor's evil eye gave the hill its name.
Location:Bloody Foreland, Gweedore, Co. Donegal
Bunbeg Harbour
Bunbeg Harbour is Europe's smallest active harbour! The harbour was a main exit and entry point during the height of British occupation. Other period relics, such as military barracks, grain stones, and lookout towers line the harbour.
Bunbeg’s harbor is one of two docking places for Donegal Coastal Cruises (a.k.a. Turasmara; Magheroarty) and the ferry service for Tory Island, which departs daily. Boats also sail from Bunbeg to Gola Island, which has deserted beaches and beautiful views.
Location:Bunbeg Harbour, Gweedore, Co. Donegal
Mount Errigal
This is the 2nd highest mountain in Ulster and the highest on Co. Donegal at 752 m. A steep climb to the summit begins from a lay by off the road to Letterkenny about 5 Kms from Dunlewey.
All mountains are potentially dangerous, so take care if you climb. There are many walks and climbs throughout this area. See our page on Errigal Mountain in Attractions.
Location:Mount Errigal, Gweedore, Co. Donegal
Glenveagh National Park
Glenveagh National Park lies in the heart of the Derryveagh Mountains in the north-west of Co. Donegal. It is a remote and hauntingly beautiful wilderness of rugged mountains and pristine lakes. The Park, over 16,000 hectares in extent consists of three areas. The largest of these is the former Glenveagh Estate, including most of the Derryveagh Mountains. To the west are the quartzite hills around Crocknafarragh and to the south, the peatlands of Lough Barra bog, Meenachullion and Crockastoller.
Glenveagh National Park is one of six national parks in Ireland. Situated in the Northwest of Co. Donegal, Glenveagh encompasses some 16,000 acres in the heart of the Derryveagh Mountains. Such a great wilderness is the haunt of many interesting plants and animals. These lands were managed as a private deer forest before becoming a national park in 1975. With the completion of public facilities Glenveagh National Park was officially opened to the public in 1986.
Location:Glenveagh, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Donegal Islands
There is an Ireland of traditional landscapes and culture. An Ireland where the Irish language thrives and time stands still. It lies in the islands off the northwest coast.
We bid you a céad míle fáilte - a hundred thousand welcomes - to six of these islands in northwest Doneal, rare jewels in the blue Atlantic: Gola, Inishbofin, Inishfree, Island Roy, Tory and Arranmore. Gola and Tory are within easy reach of Gweedore.
Journey with us throuh this precious Celtic twilight, to these timeless Gaeltacht, Irish-speaking islands of Donegal.
Location:Donegal Islands, Gweedore, Co. Donegal
Bunbeg Beach
Scenic Area ~ Beach ~ Swimming, Walking, Relaxing
Location: Bunbeg Beach, Gweedore, Co. Donegal