Inishowen Peninsula

This section of the Wild Atlantic Way takes you to the Inishowen Peninsula and follows much of the popular "Inishowen 100" circular route.

Framed by Lough Foyle to the east, Lough Swilly to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Ireland's largest peninsula is lined by water on three sides. In many places, you will encounter beautiful beaches and breathtaking views of marvellous stretches of coastline.

In the remoteness of Malin Head, you reach the northernmost point of the Irish mainland. The wild, rugged coastline around the northern tip of Ireland bears witness to the force with which the tides of the Atlantic have always shaped the land.

At the Gap of Mamore, the road winds steeply up a 240 metre high pass, offering a panoramic view of the entire northern coastline. Then the adventure begins! With a gradient of up to 30%, the onward journey is like an Alpine ski descent.

The Signature Discovery Point of this section is Malin Head, which has already been introduced.