Ireland Northwest and Lakelands Travel Guide
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Riverside Hotel
Clean room, great location. Nice hotel bar.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Abbey Hotel Donegal
It’s lovely hotel and very helpful staff, no main hotel parking but pay and display parking around canal and around town. Very quiet we really enjoy our stay.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Cabra Castle Hotel
Lovely property
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Courtyard Apartments
Great location and underground parking was so handy. Wasn't overly busy for a packed weekend.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
St Angela’s Lakeside Aparthotel
Bit of a trek from car park to the rooms, even using the lift need to carry luggage or groceries up stairs. Room doors are very heavy and 7 year old couldn't open them himself. Otherwise accommodation was comfortable and clean, with spectacular views.
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025
Pierside Apartments Deluxe Accommodation
Lovely modern apartment in an incredible location. Has everything you need for a fab stay in beautiful Portsalon.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit
Glenveagh National Park
Blanketed in forests, mountains, woodland and water meadows, Glenveagh National Park is one of the primary attractions in County Donegal. The park is particularly popular with hikers, owing to its combination of untamed natural beauty, challenging trails and sculpted gardens – the latter of which are part of the 19th century Glenveagh Castle. The park covers an impressive 66 square miles of countryside.
Donegal Castle
You can learn about the history of Donegal with a trip to Donegal Castle. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Mount Errigal
The tallest of the Seven Sisters in County Donegal, Mount Errigal is part of the larger Derryveagh Mountain Range and is considered to be one of the most iconic mountains in Ireland. Situated in the remote north-west of Ireland, Mount Errigal lies in the country’s most sparsely populated region, making this an exquisite place to escape.
Knocknarea
This distinctive flat-topped hill and its mysterious summit cairn have been prominent landmarks in County Sligo’s folklore and culture for millennia.
Strandhill Beach
Surf the legendary breaks or stroll along the sandy beach bordering the western flank of Knocknarea on the Cúil Irra peninsula.
Sligo Abbey
Discover centuries of history as you walk the medieval corridors of this ruined abbey and see stone tomb carvings, a preserved cloister and a high altar.
