Atlantic Drive (Rosguill Peninsula)
Atlantic Drive
A roughly 12 km coastal loop around the Rosguill Peninsula, passing bays, white-sand beaches and moorland, and one of the most beautiful short scenic drives in Donegal.
The Atlantic Drive starts in the village of Downings and loops around the Rosguill Peninsula, about 12 km in total. The road hugs cliffs at times and overlooks white-sand bays such as Tranarossan Beach. In the distance you can see Horn Head, Muckish Mountain and Tory Island. There are several viewpoints along the way. The drive takes about 30 minutes by car, but cycling and walking are also popular. Downings is famous for its tweed, and you can visit the McNutt tweed workshop nearby. The road is narrow and winding, so give way to oncoming traffic.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Murder Hole Beach (Boyeeghter Bay)
- Marble Hill Strand
- Doe Castle
- Ards Forest Park
- Dunfanaghy Village & Workhouse
- Horn Head
- Muckish Mountain
- Glenveagh National Park & Castle