Local Attractions

Inishowen 100 Scenic Drive
The Inishowen 100 Scenic Drive is a 100 mile long signposted touring route around the peninsula and is an opportunity to experience some of Ireland's most breathtaking scenery. Amongst its highlights is Ireland's most northerly mainland point at the wild and rugged Malin Head. Click here for more information

Swan Park
No visit to Buncrana would be complete without a walk through Swan Park, a beautiful woodland pathway along the lower reaches of the Crana River. Also in Swan Park is O'Doherty's Keep, a medieval tower house originally owned by Sir Cahir O'Doherty.

Ned's Point / Fr Hegarty's Rock
From Swan Park, a path leads onto a walk along the beach north of Buncrana. About half a mile along the path, beside Buncrana Lifeboat Station, is Ned's Point Fort, a military structure designed to counter the threat of French invasion. The fort has been restored and is now open to the public. Further along, about 3km north of the town, is Father Hegarty's Rock, named after a priest said to have been martyred there in penal times. His grave lies on the inland side of the path; a plaque marks the year of his death, 1711.

Fort Dunree Military Museum
Fort Dunree Military Museum is situated along the shores of Lough Swilly commanding a majestic view of the Lough and it's shorelines. The museum houses a fascinating display of military memorabilia and artefacts as well as an array of large guns from the twentieth century. There are audio-visual displays, scenic walks and a wildlife exhibition. Click here for more information

Grianan of Aileach
One of the finest stone forts in Ireland. Founded by the Druids, this ring fort, although restored in recent times, dates back to some 2000 years B.C. There are magnificent views from the fort across Lough Swilly, Lough Foyle and the Inishowen Penninsular, it is claimed that on a clear day five of the nine counties of Ulster can be seen from this viewpoint.

Doagh Famine Village
This outdoor museum tells the story of life in this area in the 1970s going back to the famine in the 1840s. Click here for more information

Inishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium
The Museum is located in the old coastguard station on Greencastle harbour, overlooking one of the busiest fishing fleets in Ireland, with magnificent views over Lough Foyle and Co Derry. It is situated beside the Greencastle - Magilligan ferry. Inishowen Maritime Museum also has a state-of-the-art Planetarium. This incredible device and dome give us the ability to see how mariners used to navigate with the stars, and also provide dazzling astronomy and light shows. Click here for more information

Explore Donegal
The Lough Swilly ferry service which operates during the summer months between Buncrana and Rathmullan provides the ideal opportunity to explore west Donegal with its rugged and beautiful landscapes. The ferry can be viewed from the caravan park and the terminal is approx. 10mins walk away.

Explore the North of Ireland
Lough Swilly Caravan Park is the ideal base to tour the north of Ireland. World famous attractions such as the Giant's Causeway, the Causeway coast, the Ulster American Folk Park etc are within driving distance.