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THE INISHOWEN 100: APPROX 160KM Malin Head
R242
Malin
ROADTRIP
Culdaff
Dunaff
R238 Inishowen
Lenan Clonmany R238
Carndonagh
Head
Head
Greencastle
R238
Moville
Buncrana
Lough Foyle
THIS TRIP WILL TAKE YOU AROUND THE NORTH AND WEST SIDES
OF THE TRIANGULAR INISHOWEN PENINSULA – FROM MOVILLE TO
Bridge End
N3
A2
LETTERKENNY. THE TOUR INCLUDES THE NORTHERNMOST POINT
DERRY
Letterkenny
OF IRELAND WHICH, IRONICALLY, IS PART OF THE SOUTH.
The seaside resort of Moville is a pleasant town with a wonderful landscaped coastal walk which leads right down
to Greencastle and beyond. From Moville, go north on the R241 to the attractive seaside town of Greencastle
where, from the overgrown ruins of a de Burgo Castle on the cliffs to the north, there are good views of Magilligan
Strand on the other side of Lough Foyle. Continue on past the golf course and bear left uphill to Inishowen Head.
There’s a fine clifftop walk along the headland here and great views east as far as the Giant’s Causeway.
Return south along the inland road and turn right at Greencastle toward historic Kinnagoe Bay, then follow the
road inland until the junction with the R238. Turn right and then left to visit the Carrowmore High Crosses.
Alternatively, return to the junction, turn left and then right to Culdaff. On the way to the town, there are signposts
directing you to various interesting sites, including the Clonca Church and Cross and the Bocan Stone Circle. In
Culdaff, turn right to Glengad along the coast road and at Glengad Head, follow the road inland before turning
right to Malin Head, Ireland’s most northerly point. The road circling the headland offers some dramatic views over
the water to Pollan Strand and Dunaff Head.
Take the R242 to the tiny Plantation village of Malin with its massive Lag sand dunes. South of Malin, bear
right onto the R238 and turn right over the river at Carndonagh. The Anglican church at the top of the hill is worth
a visit for its 8th century high crosses and pillars. Continue north-west from Carndonagh on the R238 to the
attractive resort of Ballyliffin and at Clonmany, about 3km to the south, turn right at Dunaff and bear right through
Lenan Head to the viewpoint at the beautiful Gap of Mamore which has great views north to Dunaff Head and
beyond.
Continue south along the R238 to the interesting military museum and good sea views at Dunree Fort. From
here, continue south to the attractive seaside resort of Buncrana and on to Bridge End. At Bridge End, turn right to
the N13, left after 3.2km, right after 0.8km and left after 2.4km. This route leads to the spectacular 5th century
fort of the Grianán of Aileach. The fort is the best preserved of its kind and from the ramparts, there are
marvellous panoramic views of the Sperrin Mountains, Inch Island, Lough Foyle, Lough Swilly and Inishowen. From
here you can return to the N13 and turn left to Letterkenny or right to Derry City.
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