Inishowen Peninsula Scenic Drive
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Port
Greencastle (Londonderry), Ireland
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$109.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
The Inishowen Peninsula is a rugged and wild region of mountains, lakes and loughs. Its towns and villages are small and handsome, and the peninsula, whose name means Island of Owen, feels like a world apart. This long, broad arm of land boasts Ireland's northernmost point. Sandy beach is backed by sheer cliffs. Inland are some impressive mountains, including the 2,019-foot Slieve Snacht.
To drive around the Inishowen Peninsula is to traverse a ring of seascapes, mountains, valleys, and woodlands. It is said that Donegal is Ireland in miniature. Present-day residents revere their ancient heritage, treasure the legends and antiquities of this remote region, and still observe many traditions of their ancestors.
Stop at Doagh Folk Village for afternoon tea or coffee and to visit the Famine Village, created to allow visitors a firsthand account of hardships endured during Ireland's Great Potato Famine. The village also features a wake room, a hedge school, and thatched cottages.
Return to Greencastle at the end of your tour.
Notes:
Dress warmly in layers with a windproof and waterproof outer layer; bring a warm hat. Walking at the Famine Village is at guests' own discretion. The terrain at the Grianan of Aileach photo stop is not wheelchair-accessible.