The Fanad Peninsula on the north coast of Ireland, with spectacular cliff scenery, extends northward for some 12mi/20km between the narrow inlet of Mulroy Bay to the west and Lough Swilley, the broad estuary of the River Swilley, to the east. At the tip of the peninsula is Fanad Head.
From Kerrykeel the R246 and its continuation lead to Fanad Head, at the northern tip of the Fanad Peninsula (fine views). The return is down the west side of Lough Swilly, on the new Knockalla road (8mi/13km), with breathtaking scenery.
From Milford the R246 goes north along the east side of the fjord-like Mulroy Bay. Just before Kerrykeel (also spelled Carrowkeel) is a prehistoric chamber tomb with a massive capstone between 6 and 10ft/2 and 4m in size. Kerrykeel lies at the foot of Knockalla Mountain, the "Devil's Backbone."
From Letterkenny the N56 runs north to Milford, a fishing center at the head of Mulroy Bay. The village has a modern church. Nearby is a waterfall known as the Gray Mare's Tail.
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