Fort Dunree
Military fort on the west side of inishowen guarding lough swilly. dates from napoleonic times. now a military museum with a selection of guns. admission to the fort is â£6. however outside the fort there are a number of interesting attractions including a large number of abandoned but not boarded-up military buildings. there are also old bunkers and docks along the coast for those who don't mind going around closed gates.
Malin Head
Most northerly point of mainland ireland. marked by a sad looking derelict watchtower. views out to the atlantic ocean and inistrahull.
The Inishowen 100
100 mile circuit of inishowen taking in some of the most scenic parts. well signposted. a rewarding tour by car or a challenging day on a bike!!
Hill walking
There are many interesting hill walks to be done in the peninsula, often offering spectacular views over both land and sea. sleive snaght and the urris hills are just a couple of options. as usual respect farmland areas and be prepared for rapidly changing weather.