Trails and Viewpoints in Co. Donegal
4 places
1.Gap of Mamore
a 30% gradient climb to Atlantic panoramas
A steep, twisting mountain pass through the Urris Hills in Donegal's Inishowen Peninsula, where a near-30% climb rewards you with sweeping views over Lough Swilly, the Fanad peninsula and the Atlantic.
- Highlights
- A near-30% gradient mountain pass
- Panoramic views over Lough Swilly and the Fanad peninsula
- St Eigne's holy well and grotto at the summit
- Facilities
- Wheelchair access
2.Lookout Point Horn Head
180m cliffs and a cliff-edge signal tower
A wild Atlantic headland north of Dunfanaghy, where quartzite cliffs rise to about 180m and a short walk on open bog leads to the old signal tower and a 360° panorama from Tory Island to Malin Head.
- Highlights
- Quartzite cliffs rising about 180m (600ft) straight from the Atlantic
- Weathered cliff-edge signal tower and a Second World War lookout post
- 360° views to Tory Island, Malin Head, Rosguill, Muckish and Errigal
- Facilities
- Dog-friendly
3.Amazing Grace Viewing Point
Where a storm-tossed slave trader found refuge
A stone-clad viewing platform on the shores of Lough Swilly, marking where John Newton came ashore in 1748 — the experience that led him to write the hymn Amazing Grace. It has a mosaic floor, story panels and steps down to a sandy beach.
- Highlights
- Views straight out over Lough Swilly
- Mosaic floor showing Newton's ship The Greyhound
- Interpretation panels on Newton's life
- Facilities
- Good for kids · Wheelchair access
4.Largy Viewpoint
Four counties and dolphins from a roadside pull-off
A small roadside pull-off on the R263 west of Killybegs, Largy Viewpoint opens onto sweeping Donegal Bay views — and hides a steep, low-tide scramble to a sea cave and waterfall below.
- Highlights
- Views across four counties — Donegal, Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim
- Dolphins in the bay below and wintering geese from Iceland
- Sunset views, best October to February
- Facilities
- Good for kids · Wheelchair access