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force. If treasure hunting is more your speed, head east
to Ballyhillion beach, which dates back to the ice age
and is known for its many semi-precious stones.
WILDATLANTICWAY SIGNATURE 2. Fanad Head, Co Donegal
DISCOVERY POINTS
Fanad Head lies on the north coast of County Donegal
1. Malin Head, Co Donegal between Lough Swilly and Mulroy Bay. Its claims
to fame include one of the world’s most beautiful
Rugged yet inviting, County Donegal’s Malin Head is lighthouses and the famous Flight of the Earls, which
steeped in history and offers activities like walking, took place here in 1607.
fishing, swimming and bird watching. Here, north of
Trawbreaga Bay, you can view the Five Finger Strand, To reach the headland, travel along Knockalla Coast
which is home to some of Europe’s largest sand dunes. Road, a route with some seriously stunning panoramas.
At low tide, you can even spot the wreckage of the Along the way, you’ll take in views of the Inishowen
‘Twilight’, which sank in 1889 while sailing to Derry. Peninsula and Atlantic Ocean, and as the road ascends,
For more history, follow the coast road. You’ll pass you’ll look down upon Portsalon and Ballymastocker
the old radio station, built in 1910, and The Tower, a Bay. From this vantage point, it’s easy to see why the
derelict signal station located on Banba’s Crown, the beach was once voted the second most beautiful in
most northerly point in Ireland. It’s the perfect place to the world.
relax with a picnic, as the stunning panorama includes
Inistrahull and Tory islands, as well as the Scottish Still, it has more to offer than good looks, as it’s also a
hills on a clear day. Plus, you can work off any extra haven for walkers, golfers and watersports enthusiasts.
indulgences with a walk along the cliffs to Hell’s Hole, If a visit to the lighthouse is on your agenda, don’t
a chasm where the tide rushes in with impressive forget to make some time for a leisurely stroll along
the adjacent headland, where you’ll see awe-inspiring
waves and the Wild Atlantic Way’s most rugged stretch
of coastline. This is one place where you’ll certainly
want to have your camera ready.
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to Ballyhillion beach, which dates back to the ice age
and is known for its many semi-precious stones.
WILDATLANTICWAY SIGNATURE 2. Fanad Head, Co Donegal
DISCOVERY POINTS
Fanad Head lies on the north coast of County Donegal
1. Malin Head, Co Donegal between Lough Swilly and Mulroy Bay. Its claims
to fame include one of the world’s most beautiful
Rugged yet inviting, County Donegal’s Malin Head is lighthouses and the famous Flight of the Earls, which
steeped in history and offers activities like walking, took place here in 1607.
fishing, swimming and bird watching. Here, north of
Trawbreaga Bay, you can view the Five Finger Strand, To reach the headland, travel along Knockalla Coast
which is home to some of Europe’s largest sand dunes. Road, a route with some seriously stunning panoramas.
At low tide, you can even spot the wreckage of the Along the way, you’ll take in views of the Inishowen
‘Twilight’, which sank in 1889 while sailing to Derry. Peninsula and Atlantic Ocean, and as the road ascends,
For more history, follow the coast road. You’ll pass you’ll look down upon Portsalon and Ballymastocker
the old radio station, built in 1910, and The Tower, a Bay. From this vantage point, it’s easy to see why the
derelict signal station located on Banba’s Crown, the beach was once voted the second most beautiful in
most northerly point in Ireland. It’s the perfect place to the world.
relax with a picnic, as the stunning panorama includes
Inistrahull and Tory islands, as well as the Scottish Still, it has more to offer than good looks, as it’s also a
hills on a clear day. Plus, you can work off any extra haven for walkers, golfers and watersports enthusiasts.
indulgences with a walk along the cliffs to Hell’s Hole, If a visit to the lighthouse is on your agenda, don’t
a chasm where the tide rushes in with impressive forget to make some time for a leisurely stroll along
the adjacent headland, where you’ll see awe-inspiring
waves and the Wild Atlantic Way’s most rugged stretch
of coastline. This is one place where you’ll certainly
want to have your camera ready.
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