Errigal is a graceful quartzite cone, which at 2466ft/751m, is
Donegal's highest mountain. Climbing Errigal should take about four
and a half hours, but the time for descent depends on people's ability
to walk on the loose rocks.
Regarded as being the highest sea cliffs in Europe (756ft), one can
access the sea cliffs via the small villages of Carrick and Teelin. The
cliff face, extending for about 3km has been carved by the Atlantic to
give a variety of shapes and colours. Bunglas is a spectacular place
to view the sea cliffs and experienced walkers can spend a day
walking from Bunglas, through the somewhat spine-chilling One
Man's Path, to Malinbeg near Glencolumbkille. This is for
experienced climbers only but if you're not fit for that challenge,
there are terrific views from the track.
Situated to the east of Slí Uaidh, Glenveagh attracts visitors for its
romantic castle, built by George Adair in 1857, its beautiful gardens
and the glorious naturally wild setting round Lough Veagh, where the
largest red deer population in Europe is contained. There are well
signposted nature trails round the park as well as longer treks.
Contact: Glenveagh National Park. Tel: 074 9137088