
Explore Donegal on the Wild Atlantic Way
Discover the magic of Donegal along the unforgettable Wild Atlantic Way where dramatic coastlines, jaw-dropping scenery, and unspoiled landscapes accompany you at every turn.
Welcome to the world’s longest defined coastal touring route, stretching 2,500km along Ireland’s rugged western shoreline from Malin Head in Co. Donegal to Kinsale in Co. Cork. Donegal claims the largest share of this spectacular journey and offers an incredible variety of things to see, do, taste, and experience.
What makes Donegal truly special is its unique blend of breathtaking scenery, rich heritage, and warm, welcoming people. The county’s dramatic terrain includes some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe, world-class surfing waves, 80 miles of pristine beaches, scenic hill walking trails, cycling routes, fishing, horse riding, golfing, diving, and cosy traditional pubs. It’s a destination that offers something for every visitor — whether seeking adventure, relaxation, or cultural discovery.
Families will find a fantastic range of visitor attractions and outdoor activity centres, ensuring memorable days out for all ages.
Donegal is also renowned for its outstanding food culture — a haven for seafood lovers, artisan producers, craft cheeses, and locally sourced cuisine. It’s the perfect place to indulge your senses and savour the flavours of the Atlantic.
Steeped in history, Donegal is home to some of Ireland’s most significant national monuments, from early Christian heritage associated with St. Colmcille to the ancient strongholds of the powerful O’Donnell clan, rulers of the region until the 1600s.
Majestic, captivating, and rich in character, Donegal offers a unique blend of coastal and highland landscapes where you can truly escape and feel free. It is, without doubt, a destination worth discovering.
The Station House Hotel is the ideal base for exploring the hidden gems and breathtaking highlights of the Wild Atlantic Way.
The North West Route
This section of the Wild Atlantic Way begins in Derry and ends in Ballina, Co. Mayo, covering approximately 720km.
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Inishowen Peninsula to Derry and on to Letterkenny - 190km
- Fanad Head to Letterkeny to Bunbeg - 160km
- Slieve League Coast to Bunbeg to Donegal Town - 170km
Thngs to See to Do in Donegal
- Inishowen Maritime Museum - www.inishowenmaritime.com
- Wild Ireland - www.wildireland.org
- Grianan Aileach - www.discoverireland.ie/donegal/grianan-of-aileach
- Doagh Famine Village - www.doaghfaminevillage.com
- County Museum Letterkenny - www.donegalcoco.ie/culture/countymuseum
- Lurgybrack Open Farm - www.lurgybrackopenfarm.town.ie
- Alcorn's Tropical World - www.tropicalworld.ie
- New Mills Corn & Flax Mills - www.heritageireland.ie/visit/places-to-visit/newmills-corn-and-flax-mills
- Grass Routes Bike Hire - www.grassroutes.ie
- Glenveagh National Park - www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie
- Ards Forest Park - www.coillte.ie/site/ards-forest-park
- Triona Design - www.trionadesign.com
- Glencolmcille Folk Park - www.glenfolkvillage.com
- Slieve League Cultural Centre - www.sliabhliag.com/visitor-centre
- Donegal Craft Village - www.donegalcraftvillage.com
- Ardara Heritage Centre - www.discoverireland.ie/donegal/ardara-heritage-centre
- Tullan Discovery Point - www.wildatlanticwayonline.com/map-of-donegal-wild-atlantic-way/discovery-points/tullan-strand-bundoran
- Waterworld - www.waterworldbundoran.com
- Donegal Castle - www.heritageireland.ie/visit/places-to-visit/donegal-castle
- Magees Tweed Donegal Town - www.magee1866.com/en/ie/Home.aspx
- Donegal Town Craft Village - www.donegalcraftvillage.com
- Ballyshannon & District Museum - www.discoverireland.ie/donegal/ballyshannon-and-district-museum
- Aranmore Car & Passenger Ferry - www.thearranmoreferry.com
- Edel McBride Studio Outlet - www.edelmacbride.com
- McAuliffes Craft Shop - www.mcauliffescraftshop.com
- The Workhouse Dunfanaghy - www.dunfanaghy.info/places/The-Workhouse/78
- Slieve League Bus Tours - www.sliabhliagtours.ie
- Slieve League Boat Trips - www.sliabhleagueboattrips.com
- For full Wild Atlantic Way route information – www.wildatlanticway.com
Contact
Address
Station House Hotel,
Lower Main Street,
Letterkenny,
Co. Donegal,
Ireland
F92 ERV1
Phone
353 74 9123100