Location: Buncrana
Top Things to do in Buncrana
Top 7 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Buncrana, County Donegal
Buncrana (/ˈbʌn.krænə/; Irish: Bun Cranncha, meaning "foot of the (River) Crana") is a town in County Donegal, Ireland. It is beside Lough Swilly on the Inishowen peninsula, 23 kilometres (14 mi) northwest of Derry and 43 kilometres (27 mi) north of Letterkenny. In the 2016 census, the population was 6,785 making it the second most populous town in County Donegal, after Letterkenny, and the largest in Inishowen.
Restaurants in Buncrana
1. Swan Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By annkJ4494HZ
Great place to walk lovely views of river and wildlife has fairy houses for children and schools visit here on nature walks if in area would recommend
2. Crana Stables
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Crana Stables is a great riding school for novice through to experienced. Catering for all ages and levels with lessons daily. Hacking and beach rides available along with pony camps over the school holidays. A truely enjoyable horse riding experience for all the family. Situated just between Buncrana and The Illies and only 20mins from Derry city. The yard itself has a 50m30m floodlit sand arena
Reviewed By sarahbarrable
Went for a hack with a small group of friends and it was brilliant! Aisling and Tasha were fantastic, great company and the whole atmosphere was friendly and relaxed.
3. Fort Dunree Military Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 318 reviews
Fort Dunree is situated 7 miles outside Buncrana on the Inishowen Peninsula, housing a Military Museum, Wildlife Discovery Room, Coffee Shop, stunning walks and majestic views of Lough Swilly it is a must for every visitor to Donegal
Reviewed By kingdom_warrior98 - Ireland, null
Really great walks around the Fort and some really very interesting history are within the walls! Its due for a major regeneration in 2021 and will be steeped in more history! Stunning coastal veiws
4. Buncrana Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By Tommie6 - County Carlow, Ireland
We stayed in the Harbour View Hotel across the road from this beach. How lucky were we? Fab beach. Lovely soft sand. We watched the sun setting at night. Went for walks after breakfast in the mornings. Love this beach
5. Dunree Bay
6. Inishowen Quad Safari
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Donegal's leading outdoor entertainment providing a combination of exciting activities tailored to any personality and to all ages. Soooo, if you want to free your mind after a busy day at work? Look no further, as this place is for you! We have Quad Biking with 4 different tracks to suit all levels of experience. Laser Tag - Nothing beats bringing a group together and running through a forest for a bit of fun! Super Tubing - Our newest addition to Inishowen Quad Safari. Grab a tube and slide down our big slide. Perfect for groups also. The Kids love it! At Inishowen Quad Safari we cater for Hens parties, stags, birthday parties, for both boys and girls :) Everyone welcome!!
7. Amazing Grace Viewing Platform, Walk and Park!
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By 726danih - Ballymena, United Kingdom
Beautiful walk with plenty of stops take a coat read the boards and soak in the history and the views
