

Northern Headlands: top tours


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Glenveagh National Park
Donegal Heritage Tour
Beginning at Donegal Town every Thursday and Sunday, the Donegal Heritage Tour brings visitors on a bus ride around some of the region's most scenic sights. The first stop is Glenveagh National Park where your informative bus driver/guide gives fascinating insight into the region followed by a tour of the historic castle, perched on the edge of Lough Veagh.


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Fanad Lighthouse
Fanad Lighthouse Tour, Fanad Head
Fanad Head Lighthouse has guarded this rugged headlands for over 200 years. Built to prevent further tragedy after the fatal shipwreck of the HMS Saldanha in 1811, this beacon holds fascinating tales of maritime adventure and lightkeepers’ secrets.


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Sliabh League Boat Tours
Slieve League Boat Trips, Slieve League
There is nothing quite like standing 609m above the sea on top of the Slieve League cliffs. But another way to survey some of Europe’s tallest sea cliffs is from the ocean. Enter Sliabh Liag Boat Tours – a breathtaking boat ride that offers a totally different vantage point.


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Donegal Tweed Visitor Centre
Triona Donegal Tweed Visitor Centre
The heritage of tweed production is literally woven into the story of Ardara in County Donegal. Triona Donegal Tweed Visitor Centre is a hub of activity, and a guided tour really immerses you in the history of the area.


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Star Wars Tour, Image: Bren Whelan
Star Wars Tour, Malin Head
The elemental other-worldly feel of Malin Head made it an ideal filming location for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. This unique Star Wars Tour is operated by Bren Whelan – tour guide and personal safety assistant to Daisy Ridley and Mark Hamill during the filming sessions at Malin Head.


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Glencolmcille Folk Village
Glencolmcille Folk Village, Dooey
After soaking up the glory of the Slieve League cliffs, take a short drive to the fascinating Glencolmcille Folk Village. Here in Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking) territory, the local community built a cluster of traditional thatched cottages on a hillside overlooking Glenbay beach.


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Brísti Sea Stack
Unique Ascent Tours
Donegal is home to some of the most stunning cliffs and mountains in Ireland. And thrill seekers can reach new heights of adventure by rock climbing with Unique Ascent Tours. Mountain instructor and guide Iain Miller offers an array of exhilarating trails and activities, including rock climbing, abseiling and hill walking.