Wild Atlantic Way

Ireland's spectacular coastal route

The Wild Atlantic Way, 1600 miles (2600 km) in length, is one of the longest defined coastal route in the world. It winds its way all along the Irish west coast from the Inishowen Peninsula in the north at Malin Head, Co. Donegal down to Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way on the outer edge of Europe stretches along the west coast of Ireland. It goes through the counties Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo, Galway, Clare, Limerick and Kerry, finishing in the picturesque town of Kinsale, County Cork, in the south. picturesque town of Kinsale, County Cork, in the south of Ireland.

The Wild Atlantic Way from start to finish unleashes the power and beauty of nature, the roar of the crashing waves of the ocean and its mark on how it has changed and sculpt the west coast of Ireland makes for amazing landscape photography and for those who love nature photography this is paradise and also for a landscape picture of a sunset.

Here are a few videos from the Donegal start on the Wild Atlantic Way.

The stunning landscape of Ireland in all its diversity with its villages are sleeping along the coast as well as ancient historic monuments  Around Donegal you have Donegal castle, Doe castle in Creeslough, Carrickabraghy Castle in Clonmany and the Isle of Doagh.  High on the hill overlooking Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland you have Grianan of Aileach in Burt where the ancient high kings of Ireland were crowned.

The wild Atlantic with its ruggedness and wild weather  has continuously been shaping the west coast of Ireland. So many great places to visit and stay along your route especially here in Co. Donegal, defiantly plan your visit around these places to see and stay.

Strand hotel Ballyliffin, The Doagh Famine Village, Inishowen Gateway hotel, Central Hotel Donegal, Shandon hotel Donegal, Mill park hotel Donegal, The Downings, Redcastle hotel, Ardara, Abbey hotel Donegal town, you could try Glamping in Donegal at Binion Bay Caravan Park, the Inishowen peninsula and the Inishowen 100, Magees Donegal, Moville and Movilles boutique and hostel, Gateway lodge, Redcastle hotel, Jacksons hotel, Ballybofey, Portnoo, Lough Eske, Greencastle, Killybegs fishing port and harbour, Harvey's point, Kees hotel Stranorlar, Bundoran, The Glenties, Gweedore, enjoy a wild atlantic seaweed bath, Annagry, a trip on the Donegal waterbus, Carrick, Ramelton, Fanad lighthouse, to name just a few amazing places to stay and visit.

From the wind battered Malin Head to the calmness of Kinsale Harbour, immerse yourself in the wilderness of the west coast of Ireland on the world's longest defined coastal touring route.  The Wild Atlantic Way is a sensational journey of soaring cliffs and buzzing towns and cities, of hidden beaches and epic bays. So whether you drive it from end-to-end, or dip into it as the mood strikes, it's going to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Go Visit Donegal in the beautiful North West of Ireland along the Wild Atlantic Way touring route. Donegal has three Signature Points of the Wild Atlantic Way including Sliabh Liag, Malin Head and Fanad Head Lighthouse.