Wheelhouse Pods

Many visitors come to this area for its proximity to the islands of Inishfree and Arranmore – both of them wild and captivating places with much interest for anglers, walkers, birdwatchers and sea kayakers. Ferries to the islands depart from the harbour in Burtonport (five minutes’ drive/15 minutes’ walk). Also at the harbour are sea angling boat trips, and pleasure cruises that take you out to see some of the wildlife and landscapes of the coast from the water. If you’d like to propel yourselves across the water (or get under the surface), head to Maghery Strand (15 minutes’ drive), where a watersports centre organises paddleboarding, kayaking and scuba diving. Sticking to dry land can be just as rewarding, though, if you plan a coastal drive taking in things like Crohy Head Sea Arch (20 minutes), Horn Head (50 minutes) and the Slieve League cliffs (50 minutes), or head inland a little to Glenveagh National Park (half an hour).