County Donegal

Coastlines, Mountains, Glens, and Historic Routes

From the rugged Atlantic coastline of the Inishowen Peninsula to the mountains, glens, and sea cliffs of Ireland's north-west corner, County Donegal contains a diverse network of routes, landscapes, and places shaped by geology, weather, and centuries of history. Trails such as the Bluestack Way, Sli Cholmcille, and sections of the Wild Atlantic Way reveal many of these environments, while landscapes including Glenveagh National Park, Slieve League, Errigal, and the Donegal coastline showcase some of Ireland's most distinctive natural environments.

Long-distance routes pass through mountain terrain, coastal landscapes, woodland, glens, lakes, farmland, and historic settlements, linking places that have shaped the character of County Donegal for generations. Together, these routes and landscapes reveal the character of the county while providing opportunities to explore at a slower pace through self-guided travel and independent exploration.