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Step outside to explore the scenic walks, cosy local pub and coastal beauty of Lough Foyle.

Ideal for families and couples alike. Below is to just give you an idea of the area. My guest information guide has much more detail which is supplied in the cottage.

Local Amenities

In a 10 minute walk or a 2 minute drive along the water you have:

  • Small grocery shop

  • ATM

  • The Magnet Bar - family friendly bar & restaurant

A further 5 minutes walking or a minute in the car you have:

  • Grocery shop

  • Chemist

  • ATM

  • Post office (inside the spar shop)

  • Coffee shop (Stax) - good breakfast / lunch place

  • Kennedys Takeaway

On Your Doorstep

  • Culmore Country Park is made up of woodland, grassland and shoreline habitats. There is over 3kms of pathways for walking or bikes.  The park is a 3 minute drive or 20 minute walk from the cottage.

  • Northwest Greenway: a series of different routes that you can cycle on safely. 

Derry City

  • Derry City Walls - The Walls were built during the period 1613-1618 and are a must do! https://thederrywalls.com/ 

  • Ebrington Square & Peace Bridge (https://yourebrington.com/) - this is a former military site located on the Foyle riverfront, connected to Derry City Centre across the Peace Bridge.

  • The Guildhall - Sitting within reach of our famous 400-year-old Walls is one of the City’s most recognisable - and arguably one of the most stunning landmarks, the Guildhall. There are often exhibitions and events taking place which I would highly recommend.  https://guildhallderry.com/ 

  • Bogside and Museum Of Free Derry - Located in The Bogside area of the city, this area has historical significance and really interesting to walk around, see the murals and visit the museum.  It gives you a feel for how the people of Derry struggled, survived and thrived. https://museumoffreederry.org/

  • There are some beautiful cathedrals in Derry which are lovely to visit - Long Tower (St Columba's Church), St Columb’s cathedral (lovely streets to wander in this area) and St Eugene’s cathedral.

Inishowen

  • Buncrana - pretty seaside town.  Swan park is a beautifully scenic park in Buncrana, which follows the Crana river up through the town.  

  • Fort Dunree - just outside Buncrana and set in a stunning location overlooking the Lough Swilly this former defensive site is open to the public with a museum https://www.fortdunree.com/ 

  • Gap of Mamore - if you do visit Dunree, then this is a beautiful short drive https://www.thewildatlanticway.com/sight/gap-of-mamore/ 

  • Doagh Famine Village - guided tours will take you on a journey through life in Ireland in our local community, showing you how families learned to survive and adapt as society evolved from the Great Famine in the 1840s to the present day. Highly Recommend! https://doaghfaminevillage.com/ 

  • Malin Head: the most northern point in Ireland.  It is windswept and stunning!  Gets very busy in Summer - nice to visit in an evening https://www.ireland.com/en-gb/destinations/regions/malin-head/

  • Inishowen Maritime Museum and Planetarium:  located at the Old Coast Guard station over looking Greencastle Harbour on the banks of Lough Foyle https://inishowenmaritime.com/

  • Inish Adventures: Inish Adventures offer multiple water & land based activities https://www.inishadventures.com

    My Favourite Places to Visit

    • Wild Ireland: I just love Finn, Fergus and Oisin the wolves in Wild Ireland, they are so fierce! Tip: do the tour with the guides, when the animals hear their voices they appear from the forest!

      Located in an ancient celtic rainforest, Wild Ireland offers a sanctuary to many animals including bears and wolves. There is a cafe onsite or I recommend you bring a picnic.  Fantastic for kids and a good half/full day out, less than 10 mins from my cottage. 

    • Grianán of Aileach: I always visit on the Summer and Winter solstice to mark the changing light.  Tip: It is beautiful to sit in the fort and think about how our Celtic ancestors created and used this special place and the views are amazing, all with a coffee from Curious Coffee Co whose truck you will see on the way! It is a 15min drive from the cottage and highly recommended.

    • Glenevin Waterfall: not so well known but it is such a pretty walk of approx 30 minutes from the car park through woodland to the waterfall, across little bridges and I usually meet sheep on the way when I visit! Tip: If it is a nice day bring a picnic, there are covered benches on the walk up otherwise there is a great little cafe in Clonmany called The Markethouse that completes a lovely day out.