There is a wonderful selection of marked trails and pathways waiting to be explored, throughout Inishowen and Donegal, guided and self-guided. Just a short drive along the Lough Foyle shore from the Redcastle Hotel & Spa is the pretty town of Moville. At its heart is the handsome Green, large Victorian park on the lough shore, with bandstand, playgrounds, walking trails and coastal footpaths offering sweeping views across the lough to County Derry.

For the more adventurous, the cliff top trails at Fort Dunree or Malin Head offer spectacular views. The Fort Dunree Military Museum houses offers a fascinating display of memorabilia, including large guns from the 20th century used to protect the Irish coast and navies during the first and second World Wars.

Grianán of Aileach is one of the most well-known monuments on the Inishowen Peninsula. The megalithic stone fort dates back to 1700 B.C. and was originally built by the Tuatha de Danann who invaded Ireland before the Celts. Later the site became the hilltop fortress of the McLaughlin and O’Neill Kings of Ulster, before being destroyed by Murtough O’Brien in 1101 A.D.  

Glenveagh National Park and Castle covers 14,000 hectares of loughs, glens and woods, encompassing Mount Errigal, the tallest peak in Donegal, and Slieve Snacht, the tallest peak in Inishowen. The park includes an excellent visitor centre with audio-visual show that tells its fascinating history. The Walking section of the Go Visit Donegal website brings together a number of more popular routes and is a great place to start looking at walking route options.

The Inishowen Peninsula and County Donegal is criss-crossed with safe and scenic cycle paths. If you enjoy a challenging climb visit Mamore Gap or follow the shoreline trails for a more leisurely pace.

Ireland By Bike is a great resource for leisure cycling and self-guided touring in Ireland, offering tours for a day or more and details of equipment hire – including electric bikes.    

The region is a mecca for anglers. Around the Donegal shores mullet, pollock and flounder are in abundance and the rivers are well stocked with salmon and brown trout. As an alternative deep sea angling, for shark and blue fin tuna, is also available.

Redcastle Hotel & Spa reception team will be delighted to offer some suggestions.

The Atlantic Ocean pounds the northwest Irish shores giving the area a worldwide reputation as a top surfing destination. The beaches of Bundoran offer some of the best surfing anywhere in Europe with a range of swells suitable for beginners, intermediates and experienced surfers. In the town there are a number of equipment hire shops and surf schools.

Redcastle Hotel & Spa reception team will be delighted to offer some suggestions and help book.

Explore Ireland’s north coast aboard the ‘Amazing Grace’. Travel in luxury around the many ports of Donegal and enjoy a truly unique experience on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. The Yacht comfortably sleeps 9 and you have the option of staying on board overnight, or in one of the many fine hotels around the county.

Amazing Grace is based in Culdaff, only 20 minutes from the Redcastle Hotel & Spa.

Breath taking scenery, exhilarating trails and the great outdoors – there is no better place for horse riding than Donegal. From first timers looking to learn the basics to more experienced riders, the local riding schools offer options for everyone.

Redcastle Hotel & Spa reception team will be delighted to offer some suggestions.