Malin’s Head

We left Donegal this morning. What a great stay we’ve had in this little town. We’re making a detour to visit the most Northern part of Ireland, Malin Head. The locals have told us it’s a must see. It’s only about an hour’s drive out of our way and such a pretty drive across the country and along the coastline. It was well worth the extra time.

We had a few stops to make but they are all quite close together. First off were the largest sand dunes in Ireland. They must have meant width because they aren’t that high. The local kids were enjoying the beach on their ponies.

Then onto Malin Well, a rocky little beach with all coloured rocks, a cave and a church ruin. There is a well somewhere too but we failed to find it.

Next we headed up to the Banba’s Crown at the top of Ireland. A watch tower the British built when they were worried about France invading them in the Napoleon War. So breezy up that tower, would have been a pretty miserable post for the lookouts. We walked along the cliff to see Hell’s Hole, a gap between the rocks where the water rushes through. Amazing ocean views from along the cliff walk. We couldn’t stop taking photos.

By this time the most northern pub in Ireland was open for lunch so we headed over there. Farren’s Pub has been in the same family for 199 years. We had some delicious fresh prawn and crab sandwiches before heading off to drive Knockamany Ben’s Road on the other side of the Headland. Another beautiful drive with ocean views and gorgeous green fields with sheep, cows and the occasional alpaca.Read more