Showing posts with label Sheephaven Bay. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sheephaven Bay. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Downings. A Great Base for Donegal Visit

Downings. Delightful Base for Donegal Visit
Sunset on Sheephaven Bay


From previous experience, we knew that the beachside village of Downings is a terrific base for visiting much of Donegal. It is on the lovely compact Rosguill peninsula and the spectacular Fanad Lighthouse is less than 30 minutes away. 
Glenveagh National Park

Glenveagh National Park is also about half an hour's drive  while Bunbeg and Burtonport, with ferry connections to the islands, are an hour's trip or so. Letterkenny, the largest and most populous town, is also within easy reach. And there's a