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

July 13, 2021 Elouise Mccaul

Donegal Town is a fairytale of a place, featuring a charming harbor, serene beaches and stoic stone remains of centuries past, like those of 15th-century Donegal Abbey. Stern-looking Donegal Castle, recently restored to its one-time Gaelic glory, is the crown jewel of the area. If you’re looking for souvenirs, snag a hand-woven tweed or carpet, the signature goods of the area. For a good craic, the pubs of The Diamond area are a sure bet.
Restaurants in Donegal Town

1. Bluestack Mountains Scenic Route

Donegal Town Ireland
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Bluestack Mountains Scenic Route

2. Magheraroarty Beach

Donegal Town Ireland
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Magheraroarty Beach

3. Mulroy Drive

Donegal Town Ireland
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Mulroy Drive

Reviewed By 2020vision

We had a great day on the Mulroy Drive , stopping and spending time in several places along the way . Some spectacular views with plenty of places to stop and admire the scenery . Even in the middle of Winter it's beautiful ❤️

4. Namaste Nomad

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Namaste Nomad

We are an Irish / Nepali sherpa team of travel professionals who are passionate about delivering excellent and unique treks and tours in the most amazing regions of the world – We are pro climate and eco friendly company, Serving planet and make living with good ethos. Himalayas is our main dstaination with lots of great treks yearly, Best team with lots of experience sherpas and guides. Vast experience in tourism from long time, we work for ourself no Boss, we care about our customers and also to people who help us to care our guest. We always will suprise you every year with unique destination now and then Like Japan or Spain or Africa so we can learn more from them and exchange the cultural values. We are Nepali born and breaded but citizen of the world and one family in this world. We look after all equally, we don't tolerate gender discrimination, animal cruelty, human slaves, child labour, sexual violence, racism or any kind of abuse or violence.Lets travel and Unite world :)

5. Donegal Golf Club

Murvagh, Donegal Town Ireland +353 74 973 4054 [email protected] http://www.donegalgolfclub.ie/
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Donegal Golf Club

Situated on the Murvagh peninsula in Donegal Bay, this links course is isolated from the outside world by a forest of evergreens on one side, and the distant Bluestack Mountains on the other.

Reviewed By I7594WTjameso

The course at Murvagh is fabulous - even in foul weather. The par 3s are all very testing and the par 4s pose all sorts of problems and choices. If the wind is in the right direction the par 5s may give you a chance of birdie, if not be grateful if you have a chance for par. The course is spectacular and there are great views. Donegal Golf Club is worth the drive and every penny of the green fee. It is a bucket list course.

6. Donegal Adventure Centre & Surf School

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Donegal Adventure Centre & Surf School

Donegal Adventure Centre & Surf school is located in the heart of Bundoran, the surf capital of Ireland. The DAC includes a full surf school for kids & adults, high ropes, trapeze and zip wire, archery, kayaking & more. Famously friendly and fun for beginners from ages 8 to 108.

7. Murvagh Beach

Murvagh Upper Glebe Laghy, Donegal Town Ireland
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Murvagh Beach

Reviewed By emilyo60 - Mullingar, Ireland

I had looked up blue flag beaches in Donegal and this was named. This was our 6th blue flag beach to visit on this 2 week visit to Donegal, as well as taking in the breathtaking beaches at Maghera, Dooey & Bun beag. In my ignorance, I had never heard of Murvagh before so on our way home when we saw a sign for it, we pulled off the main N15 (with Donegal 10km away & Ballyshannon 12 km away & took the L2165 & the beach is 3km in!) for a quick look, paddle and stretch of the legs. There was plenty of parking and 2 portaloos (1 was usable by 11.30am on a Saturday; the other not). It's a long sandy beach approximately 2km in length. There are extensive dunes, which lead into a forest. Lovely clean beach but then Donegal is awash with fabulous beaches: one isbetter than the next! You truly are spoilt for beach choices in Donegal. I saw a lifeguard present here too. Would highly recommend if you are passing by the turn for it!

8. Donegal Bay Waterbus

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Donegal Bay Waterbus

The Donegal bay Waterbus is an 80ft long pleasure boat with full bar,heating and air conditioning, ladies and gents toilets, which provides tours around beautiful Donegal Bay. It takes in amazing views of the bay, the town, the Bluestack Mountains and the amazing seal island with over 200 seals.

9. Bundoran Beach

Donegal Town Ireland
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Bundoran Beach

10. Greenlane Donegal

We offer tag along tours all over Donegal provided by our team of guides. We can tailor the tour to suit your needs

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