Donegal Highlands — 5-Day Walking Holiday

by Walking Ireland • County Donegal

About This Tour

Donegal is Ireland's most northerly county and one of its most dramatic — a land of quartzite peaks, wild Atlantic coastline, and vast bogland stretching to the horizon. This 5-day guided walking holiday explores Donegal's greatest landscapes: the cone-shaped peak of Errigal, the towering sea cliffs of Slieve League, the fairy-tale landscape of Glenveagh National Park, and the remote Bluestack Mountains. Small groups, expert local guides, and accommodation in characterful Donegal guesthouses.

What's Included

  • Expert local guide
  • Guesthouse accommodation (4 nights)
  • Daily luggage transfers
  • Glenveagh Castle entry
  • Welcome dinner

Tour Details

This guided walking tour covers 65 km over 5 days and is rated Moderate-Hard in difficulty. The tour starts in Donegal Town.

About the Trail

This tour follows the Slieve League Cliffs Walk — A dramatic coastal walk to Europe's highest accessible sea cliffs at 601 metres, offering breathtaking views over the Atlantic Ocean in County Donegal.

About the Region

This tour takes place in the Donegal region. Ireland's wild northwest — home to Slieve League (Europe's highest sea cliffs), Glenveagh National Park, and untamed Atlantic coastline.