Glenveagh National Park and Castle in County Donegal is the most northerly of Ireland’s six national parks and a must visit on a trip to Donegal. Take in its magnificent mountains, pristine lakes, waterfalls, glens, native oak woods, and a picturesque castle with all its original furnishings. Explore the Castle Gardens, known as some of the best in Ireland. Enjoy the Gothic Orangery, the Italian Terrace and the Tuscan Garden and walk the Pleasure Gardens. Afterwards, relax over lunch or coffee and homemade cakes in the pretty tearooms or in the courtyard.

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The Croithlí distillery experience captures the essence of Donegal Gaeltacht whiskey making and the connection with the people, culture and place. Tours take place on the hour every hour from 11am – 5pm Monday to Sunday and last approximately 60 minutes.

Errigal, one of Ireland’s most breathtaking and most photographed mountains. Standing at 751 meters high Errigal is the tallest in the county and dominates the landscape. With the newly built path from car park to the twin peaks making it one of the most accessible and enjoyable mountain hikes in Ireland.

Discover Ionad Cois Locha, Dunlewey, a vibrant cultural centre offering lakeside trails, family-friendly activities, a cosy café, craft shop, boat trip and a guided tour of a traditional weaver’s cottage. Visitors are offered a snapshot of what life was like back at the beginning of the last century.

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