What to do and see in Buncrana, County Donegal: The Best Outdoor Activities

June 10, 2021 Vergie Nakamoto

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. Porthaw Beach

Buncrana Ireland
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Porthaw Beach

2. Crana Stables

Ballymagan, Buncrana Ireland +353 86 161 6351 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 19 reviews

Crana Stables

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. Buncrana Beach

Railway Rd, Buncrana Ireland
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4.5 based on 141 reviews

Buncrana Beach

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

4. Dunree Bay

Dunree, Buncrana Ireland 353-77-20020
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Dunree Bay

Reviewed By Ann1marie1 - London, United Kingdom

We found this beach by chance when visiting Dunree Fort. Beautiful sandy beach clean and quiet well worth a visit

5. Lisfannon Strand

Lisfannon, Buncrana Ireland 353-77-74933
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Lisfannon Strand

6. Inishowen Quad Safari

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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Inishowen Quad Safari

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. North West Golf Club

Lisfannon, Buncrana bt48 7hh Ireland +353 93 61715 [email protected] http://www.northwestgolfclub.com
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

North West Golf Club

Established in 1891, The Northwest Golf Club has often been dubbed by Cecil Barcroft, the 'St Andrews if of Ireland' as it draws its links comparisons with that of the famous Scottish links. A founder member of the Golfing Union of Ireland, the course lies between the picturesque Moldy Mountains and the Sea. The surrounding scenery is magnificent. The Club boasts a modern, comfortable Clubhouse with catering, bar and locker room facilities. It has been dubbed by Cecil Barcroft, the St. Andrews of Ireland. There is much in common between St. Andrews and ‘Lisfannon’, such as concealed runs and bumps approaching the Greens that look easy enough to run onto. Difficulties too, do not always catch the eye from the tee so it is very much a case of careful shot selection and keeping the driver firmly in the bag. The holes are very varied with many sandy knocks and pleasant undulations but the general tendency is flattish. It provides pleasant Winter Golf

8. Straghill Beach

Buncrana Ireland
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Straghill Beach

9. Swilly Tours & Charters

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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Swilly Tours & Charters

10. Buncrana Golf Club

Railway Road Ballymacarry Lower, Buncrana Ireland +353 74 936 2279 [email protected] http://www.buncranagolfclub.com/
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