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The Inishowen 100  - A Driving and Walking Tour

The Inishowen Peninsula has a great variety of thing to see and do with spectacular coastal and mountain scenery, many beautiful beaches, and a range of cultural and historic tourist venues.
There are many small towns and picturesque  villages, with pubs and restaurants to suit all tastes.
Following the Inishowen 100 coastal drive is one of the best ways to get around and enjoy the peninsula, which includes Ireland's most northerly point, Malin Head. In particular the 100 passes through the Gap of Mamore,  just  North of us at Linsfort which has spectacular views of the Urris Hills and the Atlantic Ocean  - don't forget your camera! . 

View of Mamaore    5 Finger Strand    

Kinnego Bay     Brazil Rock    

Some of the views you will see on the Inishowen 100

  Local Links 

Dunree Fort and Military Museum -
 Dunree Fort

Doagh Island Famine Village and Visitor Centre   Famine Village

Lough Swilly Safari - luxury RIBs
 Sea Safari

Quad Bike Safari    
 Quad Bike Safari

Inishowen Surfing School
  Surfing School

Glendowan Craft Shop and Studio -
Glendowen Crafts

Crana Knits - traditional Irish Knitwear
Crana Knitwear

Inishowen Tourism
Visit Inishowen

www.visitinishowen.com

Inishowen Tourism is developing one of the most naturally beautiful & friendly places in Ireland into a dynamic tourism destination. Building on strengths of rich culture & fascinating history it  aims to share some of the precious secrets & unlock beautiful Inishowen with its many things to see & do.

The visitinishowen site provides a wealth of information about Ireland's best kept secret, its products, music, craic, scenery, golf, walking, outdoor leisure, food & drink, wildlife, people & history.

Mamore

Mamore



Walking

Walking is one of our favourite pastimes and Inishowen has walks to suit all levels of capability.  From dramatic and challenging hill walks to a gentle stroll along the shore, we can put together an itinery to give you a walking holiday to challenge the best.

We have illustrated 2 of our favourite walks on www.everytrail.com and if you follow the links below you will see:
  • our gentle coastal walk from Linsfort to Buncrana along beautiful white beaches  taking in a cliff walk by Father Hegarty's Rock, and
  • a fantastic walk along the top of the Urris Hills from the Gap of Mamore to Dunree Beach. This is surely one of Ireland’s best walks!
Mamore to Dunree Walk  Linsfort to Buncrana Coastal Walk
Urris Hills

Dunree View


Navagatour     

Is a great way to add to your enjoyment of the Inishowen 100. You can download Racontour to your GPS System and as you drive it provides an audio commentary on your  route, providing a wealth of interesting cultural and historic information.  Follow the link below  
Navagatour 

Ferries to Northern Ireland and Donegal

Ferries  crossing Loughs Foyle and Swilly mean that Linsfort Castle is centrally placed to act as a base for day trips to explore the Northern Ireland and the Giants Causeway, and westward to Glenveigh National Park and Donegal.
Foyle ferries.  Lough Foyle Ferry Company