Ireland - Donegal and Antrim coast, hotels, tips & hints
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Been there many times john, might join you another time though.Sun all the way, you coming too
So, we're here again - the trip in 2023 was aborted (for various reasons) and Leenane weekend is in 10 days time for 3 nights in Connemara
I have planned a 6 night break (3 nights at Leenane weekend (Fr/Sa/Sun), so that has left me with 3 nights spare
Ferry to Belfast on the Thurs morning, I have booked in at Tubbercurry (near the in laws) for that night
After leaving Leenane, I have booked in at Ardara for the Monday night (is that a doable distance from Leenane in a day)
Tues I was thinking about doing more of the Donegal coast and ending up at Buncrana (is that an ok place to stopover?) and then a dash to the Ferry at Belfast on the Weds morning, via Derry
I realise I can't do it all, in a short space, so I thought I would do justice to a small part of the Donegal coast
I have planned a 6 night break (3 nights at Leenane weekend (Fr/Sa/Sun), so that has left me with 3 nights spare
Ferry to Belfast on the Thurs morning, I have booked in at Tubbercurry (near the in laws) for that night
After leaving Leenane, I have booked in at Ardara for the Monday night (is that a doable distance from Leenane in a day)
Tues I was thinking about doing more of the Donegal coast and ending up at Buncrana (is that an ok place to stopover?) and then a dash to the Ferry at Belfast on the Weds morning, via Derry
I realise I can't do it all, in a short space, so I thought I would do justice to a small part of the Donegal coast
Ardara (pronunced Ardragh) is easily doable in a day from Leenane. I'm sure you already know about the road from Leenane via Doo Lough to Louisbourgh / Westport. The road from Westport to Sligo is a bit more scenic going via Ballina.
It is worth exploring the area between Killybegs / Glencolumbkille / Ardara and do the Glengesh pass (both ways of you can).
From Ardara you could follow the part or all of WAW (Wild Alantic Way) around the coast of Donegal and end up in Buncrana. Let me know if you need route or waypoints for the WAW and I'll sort something out. It would be easy to short cut the WAW route to Buncrana if time was short
Buncrana itself is a decent seaside town with a few good pubs - The Drift Inn, O Flaherty's, The Cottage bar
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need anything else.
It is worth exploring the area between Killybegs / Glencolumbkille / Ardara and do the Glengesh pass (both ways of you can).
From Ardara you could follow the part or all of WAW (Wild Alantic Way) around the coast of Donegal and end up in Buncrana. Let me know if you need route or waypoints for the WAW and I'll sort something out. It would be easy to short cut the WAW route to Buncrana if time was short
Buncrana itself is a decent seaside town with a few good pubs - The Drift Inn, O Flaherty's, The Cottage bar
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need anything else.
Many thanks for the tips
I know the Louisburgh route, past Croagh Patrick (was there 2 weeks ago) well enough and then fancy cutting up near to Ballina and onto Inishcrone and then know the Sligo to Donegal route
If you don't mind doing a route from Ardara to Buncrana - the long way up the WAW, that would be great and I could sort out the short cut, if the weather turns/time gets cut short
I thought Buncrana was as good a place as any, to stop - before a blast to Belfast Port, on the Weds morning
If you are heading to Belfast from Buncrana you might want to head from Buncrana to Strabane and Up to Plumbridge and go along Glenelly to Draperstown and Tobermore before joining the A6 to Belfast. Much more scenic than the main road, no traffic and very little in it in terms of time.
Good shout
Thanks
I drove the Inishowen peninsula, about 100 miles , about 20 year ago and thought it a fabulous pootle John
Giants causeway wasnt worth wasting time. Whereas bushmills was entertainin when its rainin.
Have a great trip.
Giants causeway wasnt worth wasting time. Whereas bushmills was entertainin when its rainin.
Have a great trip.
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Nice bit of road on the Inishowen
and here, nearby Is worth a stop
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Nice bit of road on the Inishowen
and here, nearby Is worth a stop
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Ardara in a day is no bother to you JB
And Mzokk’s suggestion is also worth doing
See you In Leenane
If you can, you should also include this road (south to north would link in on the final run into Ardara). Spectacular views & the Assaranca Waterfall is worth a stop.
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Thanks JochenBoth good suggestions
Ardara in a day is no bother to you JB
And Mzokk’s suggestion is also worth doing
See you In Leenane
Looking forward to it - 7 days before departure
Looks fabIf you can, you should also include this road (south to north would link in on the final run into Ardara). Spectacular views & the Assaranca Waterfall is worth a stop.
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What happens if you are going south ?It’s not that hard just keep the ocean to your left
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