Things
to do in the area:
Carrigart
(1 km):
The
nearby village of Carrigart will serve your grocery shopping needs.
For your holiday souvenirs visit 'Joys of Carrigart' specialising in
giftware and Irish crafts. The Carrigart Hotel has a nice relaxed ambiance
where you can enjoy a sumptous meal and wash it down with your favourite
tipple.
Golfing:
Donegal is fortunate to have 15 links courses, 2 of which are located
in close proximity to the Holiday Home. Rosapenna Golf Course (2 courses)
18 Hole is 3 km away and St. Patrick's Golf Club (72 & 73 Par courses)
18 Hole is 1 km from the Holiday Home, both of which enjoys magnificent
views of Sheephaven Bay (green fees Euro 30).
Beach:
Tra Mor Beach is located 3 km away and boasts miles of golden sand.
The Atlantic Drive:
Starting your journey in Downings
(3 km from Holiday Home) this impressive drive (approx length 15 km)
encapsulate all the beauty and ruggedness
of the north west coastline.
Horseriding:
Relax and enjoy the local scenery by trekking on horseback. Contact
Carrigart Riding Stables (tel: 074 9153583).
Watersports:
If you're a water enthusiast well look no further. With the atlantic
waves splashing on the golden beaches, the local beach of Tra Mor is
the place for you where Kitesurfing, Surfing, Bodyboarding and much
more can be seen in action. The Adventure Centre in Gartan, Letterkenny
(30 mins drive) offers activities for individuals and groups.
Mountain Climbing:
Both Muckish and Errigal offer keen mountain
climbers an enjoyable challenge. Both are within a half hour drive from
the Holiday Home.
Glenveagh National Park
(30 mins drive) lies in the heart of the Derryveagh
Mountains. It is a remote and huntingly beautiful wilderness of rugged
mountains and pristine lakes. It is home to many plants and animals
and is famous for it's fine herd of red deer. More recently, the reintroduction
of the golden eagle has proved a huge attraction. A
fine victorian castle surrounded by beautiful gardens is well worth
a visit.
Other suggested day trips (time from the
holiday home):
Fanad Peninsula Drive: 25 mins
Ards Forest Park: 20 mins
Letterkenny: 30 mins
Ferry from Rathmullen to Buncrana: 30 mins
Bloody Foreland: 45 mins