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Mulroy Bay and Downings
The Murloy Coast Guard Unit is based beside the village of Downings (or “Downies” on some maps). Downings in on the Rosguill peninsula and part of the parish of Mevagh.
The natural landscape of the Rosguill Peninsula provides the basis for many of the activities that visitors can enjoy. In addition to an abundance of golden sandy beaches there are many water based activities in the Downings area - including windsurfing, deep sea diving, sea angling and boat charters. There is also horse riding and hill walking. It is located in a part of Donegal renowned for its dramatic beauty – long sandy beaches, spectacular sea-cliffs, hidden coves, windswept peninsulas and ancient forests.
The famous Atlantic Drive is a short but very dramatic road around the Peninsula. The drive is about 12km long so you can best appreciate it if you cycle or walk. The walk can be comfortably completed in half a day.
New to the Downings area is the Magherabeg Leisure Centre. This modern leisure centre is open to the public and features a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and gym.
Beside the village (approx. 2 Km), there are two superb championship golf links at Rosapenna - the Old Tom Morris Course and the Sandy Hills Course; as well as St Patrick's Course in Carrigart (4 Km) and within half an hours drive, there are two more first-rate links courses – Portsalon and Dunfanaghy.
The Lough Salt Drive is another scenic dive in the immediate locality. This drive will bring you through the village of Glen where the renowned Glen Bar is situated. This cosy pub is full of atmosphere and serves excellent food.
Within a thirty minute drive, there are numerous things to do and places to visit. You have the majestic Glenveagh National Park and the beautiful Ards Forest Park. The Lakeside Centre in Dunlewey has something for all the family. In Dunfanaghy there is a Workhouse Famine Museum. Churchill has the famous Glebe House & Gallery as well as the Colmcille Heritage Centre. Letterkenny has all the amenities you would expect to find in a large town - cinemas, museum, theatre, leisure centres, art galleries and excellent shopping. Tory Island and the ancient walled city of Derry are highly recommended day trips.
Activity Days
Horse riding: Carrigart, Dunfanaghy and Dunlewey riding stables.
Harbour and coastline: fish the Atlantic
Boating: leisure and fishing.
Swimming pool and gym: Magherabeg Leisure Centre (5 mins)
Kidz kingdom: soft play centre at Magherabeg Leisure Centre (5 mins)
Jet-ski: plenty of enclosed head land water.
Diving: Armada & WW II wrecks - Mevagh Dive Centre (5 mins)
Walking: country roads along Atlantic Drive - a must for the photo album.
Cycling: if its a family cycle or an hour out to clear the mind, its worth bringing the bikes !!
Watersports: Jaws Water Sport School & Narossa Water Sport School
Days Out
Glenveagh National Park - well worth the time - 30 mins.
Ards Forest Park - take a picnic family day - 25 mins.
Dunlewey Visitors Centre - the kids will enjoy this one - 40 mins
Tory Island by Ferry - meet The King Of Tory “Patsy Dan“
Arranmore Island by ferry - a full day out
Food and Drink
Downings Bay Hotel: Downings AA ***
Beach Hotel: Downings
Carrigart Hotel: Carrigart
Street Cafe: Carrigart (breakfast - french toast and bacon)
McNutt's Cafe: Downings (try the open prawn sandwich)
The Singing Pub: Downings (great selection of seafood dishes)
Muck & Muffins: Dunfanaghy (light lunch/ afternoon snack)
Glen Village Pub: Glen (excellent fish restaurant) |
