Horn Head Attractions
Horn Head (Corran Binne, "Hollow in the Hills"), in the very far north of the country is the tip of a peninsula reaching out into the Atlantic. It is reached by way of the N56.
The best starting point for excursions to Horn Head and the surrounding area is Dunfanaghy, which has an 18-hole golf course and the little harbor of Port-na-Blagh. Just over a mile (2km) east, in a sheltered bay, rises Marble Hill.
The best starting point for excursions to Horn Head and the surrounding area is Dunfanaghy, which has an 18-hole golf course and the little harbor of Port-na-Blagh. Just over a mile (2km) east, in a sheltered bay, rises Marble Hill.
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All these places have beautiful sandy beaches.
From Dunfanaghy there is a delightful walk along the west coast of the peninsula to Horn Head. The headland rises straight out of the water to a height of about 600ft/180m, with views northward of the boundless Atlantic, broken only by numerous islands and promontories, and inland of magnificent ranges of hills, with Muckish Mountain and Mount Errigal as backdrops. Horn Head is well-known as the haunt of innumerable seabirds.
It is also possible to drive to the tip of the peninsula. The best view of the cliffs is to be had from Traghlisk Point on the east side.
From Dunfanaghy there is a delightful walk along the west coast of the peninsula to Horn Head. The headland rises straight out of the water to a height of about 600ft/180m, with views northward of the boundless Atlantic, broken only by numerous islands and promontories, and inland of magnificent ranges of hills, with Muckish Mountain and Mount Errigal as backdrops. Horn Head is well-known as the haunt of innumerable seabirds.
It is also possible to drive to the tip of the peninsula. The best view of the cliffs is to be had from Traghlisk Point on the east side.
Related Attractions
Ards
Southeast of Marble Hill, to the east of Dunfanaghy, on the Ards Peninsula, which projects into the bay of Sheep Haven, is a Capuchin friary.
Ards Forest Park is located on the north shore of the Ards Peninsula. It overlooks Sheep Haven Bay which offers beaches with swimming. There are several hiking and nature trails.
Ards Forest Park is located on the north shore of the Ards Peninsula. It overlooks Sheep Haven Bay which offers beaches with swimming. There are several hiking and nature trails.
Creeslough, Ireland
6mi/10km south of Dunfanaghy lies Creeslough, with a picturesque bridge on the Duntally River, a waterfall and St Michael's Church, a fine modern building (by Liam McCormick and partners, 1971).
Doe Castle
To the south of the friary at Ards, beautifully situated on a promontory, are the ruins of Doe Castle (16th C., National Monument), a four-story keep surrounded by defensive walls and towers. In the burial ground are interred the chiefs of many leading Donegal families.
Glen Lough
From Creeslough, south of Dunfanaghy, are attractive trips to two beautiful loughs, Glen Lough and Lough Veagh.
Glenbeigh, Ireland
On the quiet shores of Lough Veagh, south of Creeslough, in an otherwise bare and rugged region, are the young plantations and park of Glenbeigh. Around this turreted neo-Gothic mansion there are beautifully laid out gardens and terraces with a profusion of exotic plants, particularly rhododendrons.
Lough Veagh
From Creeslough, south of Dunfanaghy, are attractive trips to two beautiful loughs, Glen Lough and Lough Veagh, to the south.
