Muckross Head Tours

If it's rugged, wild and windswept landscapes you're after, head for Muckross Head. This striking piece of coastline is especially magical to visit with the setting sun.

This coastal attraction in Carrick is well-liked by fellow travelers, so make sure it features on your must-see list. Don't think that's all there is to do here, though. There are a lot more spots waiting for you to appreciate after Muckross Head. Slieve League, International Applachian Trail, and Maritime & Heritage Centre are close by.

Popular places to visit

Down a winding little road near an inconspicuous town, you may be fortunate and find “The Silver Strand”. It’s a lesser know but wonderful Irish beach in C.O Donegal. Surrounded by small-ish, green cliffs covered in the sheep’s trodden pathways, it is a great place to swim, or take photos. If only it was the #golden strand, it would be a perfect entry.

Silver Strand

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Silver Strand might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Glencolmcille. Discover the countryside while you're in the area.

Silver Strand
County Donegal boasts some remarkable landscape diversity. All of the county was glaciated up to about 10,000 years ago and the effect of glaciation is everywhere in evidence still. Here at Glengesh, this wide and rounded valley, a U-shaped valley, is the classic shape of a glaciated valley. A great county to explore if you are interested in geology or topography.

Glengesh Pass

Find out about the history of Ardara when you spend time at Glengesh Pass. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Glengesh Pass

International Applachian Trail

Explore the great outdoors at International Applachian Trail, a lovely green space in Carrick. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

International Applachian Trail

Cliffs of Bunglass

Explore the great outdoors at Cliffs of Bunglass, a lovely green space in Carrick. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Cliffs of Bunglass

Slieve League

Hike amid dramatic coastal scenery at this magnet for walkers and nature enthusiasts on the southwest coast of County Donegal.

Slieve League

Maritime & Heritage Centre

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Maritime & Heritage Centre in Killybegs. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Maritime & Heritage Centre

Best Lodging Options Near Muckross Head

Teach Condy's Cottage nestled at the bottom of Sliabh Liag Cliffs, Co. Donegal

Teach Condy's Cottage nestled at the bottom of Sliabh Liag Cliffs, Co. Donegal

Teelin
Teach Condy's Cottage nestled at the bottom of Sliabh Liag Cliffs, Co. Donegal
Unique beachfront cottage at Fintra Bay Donegal

Unique beachfront cottage at Fintra Bay Donegal

2 out of 5
Killybegs
Unique beachfront cottage at Fintra Bay Donegal
Tara Hotel

Tara Hotel

3 out of 5
Main Street, Killybegs, Donegal
Tara Hotel
SLEIBHTE SLIABH LIAG, family friendly in Carrick, County Donegal

SLEIBHTE SLIABH LIAG, family friendly in Carrick, County Donegal

Clencolmkille
SLEIBHTE SLIABH LIAG, family friendly in Carrick, County Donegal
The Little Irish Cottage on the Wild Atlantic Way - experience the real Ireland.

The Little Irish Cottage on the Wild Atlantic Way - experience the real Ireland.

Co Donegal
The Little Irish Cottage on the Wild Atlantic Way - experience the real Ireland.
Carrick House B&B

Carrick House B&B

3 out of 5
Carricknagore, Bruckless, Killybegs, DONEGAL COUNTY
Carrick House B&B
Luxury five-star accommodation with sea views on the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland.

Luxury five-star accommodation with sea views on the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland.

Bruckless
Luxury five-star accommodation with sea views on the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland.
The Blue House Bruckless

The Blue House Bruckless

2 out of 5
Aighan, Bruckless, Donegal
The Blue House Bruckless
Castle Murray House Boutique B&B

Castle Murray House Boutique B&B

3 out of 5
St John's Point, Dunkineely
Castle Murray House Boutique B&B
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