Step back in time into an ancient woodland, inhabited by Wolves, Bears, Lynx and Wild Boars that have returned to their ancestral home.

Wild Ireland is a 23 acre wildlife sanctuary and one of the most exciting visitor attractions and education facilities in the Northwest of Ireland. Home to brown bears, European wolves, monkeys lynx and more, here animals live in their natural habitat in the temperate rainforest. Wild Ireland’s mission is to rescue and rehabilitate animals needing sanctuary and help restore our natural environment through native planting. 

Located on the Inishowen Peninsula and Wild Atlantic Way, Wild Ireland is located near Burnfoot, just 20 minutes by car from Redcastle Hotel & Spa.

Guests, including those with a voucher for Wild Ireland, will need to book tickets directly via the website.

Inish Adventures offer a wide range of water and land based activities including kayaking along the Donegal coastline, sailing, whitewater rafting, gorge walking archery and many more. A perfect partner for Donegal action and adventure activities, they also have an Adventure Waterpark, on Lough Foyle.  

Based in Moville, a short distance from Redcastle Hotel & Spa, Inish Adventures offer taster sessions, half day and full day experiences that can be for a single activity or multiple activities. Suitable for adults and children aged 7 and over. Visit the website 

What better way to start your day than a canter along a gorgeous beach or a trek on horseback around the quiet country roads of the Inishowen Peninsula.

Located just outside Moville and only a 12 minute drive from Redcastle Hotel & Spa, Cooley Equestrian Centre is a family run centre that caters to all abilities, from first timers, to experienced riders, in addition to offering 30 minute children’s holiday rides. 

Open 10am-6pm, Tuesday – Saturday. 

T: 0860633487

E: gilliandohertyr@gmail.com

One of Ireland’s and Donegal’s most unique experiences, visited by people from across the world. Doagh Famine Village takes visitors on a journey through life in Ireland, using a combination of story-telling and life size exhibits including period cottages, to show how families learned to survive and adapt as society evolved from the Great Famine in the 1840s to the present day.

Tour guidebooks are available in a variety of languages for those visiting from overseas with regular guided tours throughout the day. The purpose built visitor centre has a range of facilities including a café, with superb views out across the bay to Malin, Five Finger Strand and across the Atlantic Ocean.

Doagh Famine Village is a 30 minute drive from Redcastle Hotel & Spa, near Ballyliffin.

Moville Pottery is a local business, owned and run by Lowry Wasson and Brian McLaughlin, producing hand crafted pottery items of the highest quality. Visitors can explore the gift shop displaying beautiful products and get creative, by painting their own mug as a personal momento of their visit.

Located in Moville just 6 minutes drive from Redcastle Hotel & Spa, Paint Your Own Pot sessions start on the hour and last 40 minutes.