Fanad Lighthouse and Doe Castle Tour
- 6–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
Situated between the Mulroy Bay and the glacial fjord Lough Swilly is the Fanad peninsula, one of Ireland's best kept secrets. On this tour, I will transport you along the winding, coastal roads towards Fanad Lighthouse, one of County Donegal's Wild Atlantic Way signature points. Here you can stroll along the grounds of a functioning, historical Lighthouse, taking in the views of the ocean and bird life. On your journey, I will enthral you with stories and legends of the peninsula. Learn about the creation of 'Football Special', Ramelton's answer to Coca-Cola. Visit Rathmullan, the site of one of the most important events in Irish history, 'The Flight of the Earls'. Then cross the politically placed 'Bridge to Nowhere'. We'll walk the ruins of Doe castle which overlooks Sheephaven bay and hear of the clan that built it. This tour is held in a fun, relaxed way with plenty of photo opportunities, music, (bad) jokes and features coast, castles and Craic!
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Guiding
What's not
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Fanad Lighthouse grounds admission
Itinerary
Historical Georgian town and home of 'Football Special' Donegal's answer to Coca-Cola
Quaint seaside town and site of the 'Flight of the Earls'
Once voted the second most beautiful beach in the world, Ballymastocker Bay (Portsalon Beach) is a spectacular beach on the Fanad Peninsula in Co. Donegal.
Knockalla Coast Road leads to Fanad Head, jutting out into the North Atlantic in Co. Donegal between Lough Swilly and Mulroy Bay, where one of the world’s most beautiful lighthouses watches majestically over the water. En route, experience stunning views of Portsalon and Ballymastocker Bay.
AKA the 'Bridge to Nowhere'
12km drive along the Rosguil peninsula with awesome Atlantic views
A picturesque thatched pub in Rosapenna
The Fanad Peninsula tour extends to the neighbouring scenic Atlantic Drive from Ramelton heritage town to 15th century Doe Castle in Sheephaven Bay.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Donegal Tour Guide
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Donegal
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 10 day trips we list in Donegal.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 9 of 10.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Donegal
Donegal is a harbour town at the head of Donegal Bay in north-west Ireland, with a fifteenth-century castle and wild Atlantic coast around it.
Donegal town stands where the River Eske meets Donegal Bay, in the far north-west of Ireland. The Diamond, a triangular market square with an obelisk, is the centre, and Donegal Castle, a fifteenth-century O'Donnell stronghold with a seventeenth-century wing, stands beside the river. Nearby, the ruins of a Franciscan friary recall the Four Masters, who compiled Irish annals in the 1630s.
