A dramatic coastal stretch of natural sea arches and blowholes steeped in folklore — Bundoran's original tourist attraction since the 1800s and the first Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point in County Donegal.
Natural sea arches carved by the Atlantic, with blowholes that send seawater spraying upwards when tidal conditions are right. The thundering sound through these rock formations was once believed to be 'fairy guns'. A paved path leads directly from the car park.
A stone seat carved from O'Flaherty's Stone, said to grant wishes. Sit slowly with both hands on the arms, pause for 15 seconds taking in the panoramic views of Donegal Bay, then make your wish silently. Tap the seat twice as you rise to seal it. Notable sitters include poet William Allingham and surfer Kelly Slater.
A roughly 3 km circular coastal path linking Tullan Strand, the Fairy Bridges, the Wishing Chair, Aughrus Point, and the WWII crash memorial. The trail is paved, well-maintained, and suitable for all ages. Look for the EIRE sign at Aughrus Point, painted in 1943 as a navigational aid for Allied planes, and the 'Dancing by the Sea' platform used for céilí dances in the 1940s–50s.
A memorial stone on the cliff top overlooking Tullan Strand commemorates the eight crew members of Halifax LK704, which crashed here on 23 January 1944 during a meteorological reconnaissance flight. Unveiled in 2002 by relatives of the crew, it's a moving reminder of the Donegal Corridor's wartime history.
A stunning 2 km golden beach and Bundoran's official Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point — the first you encounter entering Donegal from the south. Popular with surfers but swimming is unsafe due to strong currents. Get your WAW passport stamped at Bundoran Post Office.
The cliffs at Rougey are Carboniferous marine limestones around 345 million years old, rich in coral and brachiopod fossils. A fault line runs directly beneath the area. Minerals including lead, gold, silver and zinc were reportedly mined here as far back as the 1600s.
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