Glebe Cottage- places to go etc.
Sightseeing
Fanad Head Lighthouse
View of Tory Island on a clear day
Ards Forest Park
Good walking / cycling/ buggy paths through the park
Another lovely beach, childrens playground, ferry across the Swilly to Buncrana, and good places to eat. Flight of the Earls landmark. An Bonnan Bui, Belle's Kitchen, as well as Rathmullan House Hotel all good.
21 locals recommend
Rathmullan
Another lovely beach, childrens playground, ferry across the Swilly to Buncrana, and good places to eat. Flight of the Earls landmark. An Bonnan Bui, Belle's Kitchen, as well as Rathmullan House Hotel all good.
If climbing Lough Salt mountain, judge the weather from the car park before you set off, and take a map!
6 locals recommend
Lough Salt
If climbing Lough Salt mountain, judge the weather from the car park before you set off, and take a map!
Knockalla Mountain
Great views onto the Swilly and fairly easy climb. Or just views from the road!
Turn right out the drive, and next right to local road / lane. Walk up from there. It takes about an hour and a quarter from the cottage itself to the top, though you can drive part of the way.
Murrin
Turn right out the drive, and next right to local road / lane. Walk up from there. It takes about an hour and a quarter from the cottage itself to the top, though you can drive part of the way.
Book ahead for the cycle hire at Glenveagh Castle. https://www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie/explore-experience/article-walks/
35 locals recommend
Glenveagh Castle
Book ahead for the cycle hire at Glenveagh Castle. https://www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie/explore-experience/article-walks/
Beaches and Outdoor Pursuits
Surf school meets here. http://www.adventureone.net/ will also do paddleboarding and kayaking as well as surfing.
Ballyhiernan Bay
Surf school meets here. http://www.adventureone.net/ will also do paddleboarding and kayaking as well as surfing.
Ballymastocker strand, 18 hole links golf course, Sarah's restaurant and bar; and the pier (always popular for fishing and jumping off the end). Some water sports in summer.
20 locals recommend
Portsalon
Ballymastocker strand, 18 hole links golf course, Sarah's restaurant and bar; and the pier (always popular for fishing and jumping off the end). Some water sports in summer.
Carrigart Riding school organise treks at low tide onto the beach which are great fun.
12 locals recommend
Carrickart
Carrigart Riding school organise treks at low tide onto the beach which are great fun.
Gartan Lough
About 40 minute drive but outdoor pursuits centre here.
Kayaking tours - https://ecoatlanticadventures.com/kayaking/kayak-trails/kayak-trail-mulroy-bay/
Mulroy Bay
Kayaking tours - https://ecoatlanticadventures.com/kayaking/kayak-trails/kayak-trail-mulroy-bay/
It's boggy at the first bit at the bottom - but there is a path to follow to the top.
51 locals recommend
Errigal Mountain
It's boggy at the first bit at the bottom - but there is a path to follow to the top.
No formal path. Takes about a 3-4 hour round trip from the road.
http://www.walkingdonegal.net/article/muckish-mountain/
17 locals recommend
Muckish
No formal path. Takes about a 3-4 hour round trip from the road.
http://www.walkingdonegal.net/article/muckish-mountain/
Great for rockpooling and sunset; with lovely sheltered bay. Can walk to island in the bay at low tide
Ballyhoorisky
Great for rockpooling and sunset; with lovely sheltered bay. Can walk to island in the bay at low tide
Rosnakill
The Meadows Fishery - lake and river for fishing +353 (0)86 8047516
Go to Glenveagh National Park and Visitor Centre. Shuttle buses for walkers in the summer.
Derryveagh Mountains
Go to Glenveagh National Park and Visitor Centre. Shuttle buses for walkers in the summer.
Great kayaking tours on Lough Swilly and Mulroy Bay, also paddleboarding and kids camps in the summer
Eco Atlantic Adventures
Great kayaking tours on Lough Swilly and Mulroy Bay, also paddleboarding and kids camps in the summer
Pubs / Cafes/ Restaurants
The Olde Glen Bar, Restaurant & Bia Box
Booking advisable for the restaurant
The Tap Room
Rathmullan TerraceNow take table bookings in the cellar bar for the great woodfired pizzas!
Ramelton
Bridge Bar and Conways bar all good for food and live music
Culdaff
McGrory's pub does great food and often has live music / gigs.
Coffee Time
1 Lurgyvale CottagesGreat place for brunch in Kilmacrennan.
Great cafe just down the road in Kerrykeel, and evening meals Fri and Sat in high season too.
6 locals recommend
The Narrow Quarter Bistro & Coffeehouse
Main streetGreat cafe just down the road in Kerrykeel, and evening meals Fri and Sat in high season too.
Lighthouse Tavern
Handy if visiting the lighthouse.
For restaurants eating out: try An Bonnan Bui https://www.anbonnanbui.ie/ and Belle's Kitchen https://www.rathmullanrestaurants.com/
21 locals recommend
Rathmullan
For restaurants eating out: try An Bonnan Bui https://www.anbonnanbui.ie/ and Belle's Kitchen https://www.rathmullanrestaurants.com/
The Pier Restaurant
Shopping
Great shopping for locally made textiles and other gifts to take home.
8 locals recommend
McNutt of Donegal
Great shopping for locally made textiles and other gifts to take home.
Nearest town for shopping and post office . McGettigans butcher is very good; and also Centra in town as well as Lidl on edge of town. Centra has an ATM in the store which is nearest cash point to our cottage.
Milford
Nearest town for shopping and post office . McGettigans butcher is very good; and also Centra in town as well as Lidl on edge of town. Centra has an ATM in the store which is nearest cash point to our cottage.
Nearest main town. All usual shops here and bus station for direct buses to Dublin etc. Tesco, M&S, Dunnes etc for food shopping. Also bike repair and outdoor pursuit shops. Good leisure centre with wave pool if its a wet summer!
45 locals recommend
Letterkenny
Nearest main town. All usual shops here and bus station for direct buses to Dublin etc. Tesco, M&S, Dunnes etc for food shopping. Also bike repair and outdoor pursuit shops. Good leisure centre with wave pool if its a wet summer!
Culture
Londonderry
Historic walled city of Derry. Tours of the walls, murals etc