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A winding road beside a still lake reflecting mountains and oak woodland in Killarney National Park

Killarney National Park by Car: Lakes, Mountains and the Best Stops

A self-drive guide to Killarney National Park: the best lakeside stops, scenic drives, parking tips, short walks, and how to avoid the coach-bus crowds in County Kerry.

Fanad Head Lighthouse on a rocky cliff between Lough Swilly and the Atlantic Ocean

Fanad Head Lighthouse by Car: What to Know Before You Go

Plan a self-drive visit to Fanad Head Lighthouse on the Donegal coast. Get honest advice on the drive, parking, tickets, the tower climb and the best viewpoints.

Mount Errigal rising above Donegal moorland at golden hour

Mount Errigal and the Poisoned Glen by Car

A driving-and-seeing guide to Mount Errigal and the Poisoned Glen in County Donegal. How to reach the mountain by car, where to park, what the climb involves, and how to enjoy the views without leaving the road.

Glenveagh Castle reflected in Lough Veagh with the Derryveagh Mountains behind

Glenveagh National Park by Car: Castle, Gardens and the Drive In

Plan a self-drive visit to Glenveagh National Park and Castle in Donegal: the approach roads, shuttle bus, castle tours, gardens, walks and honest advice on what is worth your time.

The steep green sea cliffs of Slieve League dropping into the Atlantic Ocean at golden hour

Slieve League by Car: Parking, Timing and the Best Viewpoints

A practical guide to driving Slieve League in Donegal: how to get there, where to park, the best viewpoints, when to visit, and what to know before you walk to the cliff edge.

Donegal Castle on the River Eske in County Donegal at golden hour

Donegal Town and Donegal Castle: A Self-Drive Stop

Donegal Town is more than a gateway to the Wild Atlantic Way. Donegal Castle sits at its heart, the Diamond spreads out from there, and the Eske runs down to the harbour. Here is how to do it well.

Mussenden Temple perched on a grassy cliff edge above the Atlantic Ocean at Downhill Demesne

Mussenden Temple and Downhill Beach: Driving the Western End

Mussenden Temple and Downhill Beach mark the quieter western end of the Causeway Coastal Route. This guide covers the temple, the ruined Downhill House, the beach, parking, and how to fit the stop into a Northern Ireland road trip by car.

Dunluce Castle ruins on a basalt cliff above the Atlantic Ocean on the Causeway Coast of Northern Ireland

Dunluce Castle: A Northern Ireland Coast Road Stop

Dunluce Castle is the most dramatic ruin on the Causeway Coast. This guide covers the history, the best time to visit, parking, and how to fit it into a Northern Ireland road trip by car.

Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge suspended between sea cliffs on the Antrim coast

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge by Car: What to Know Before You Go

Plan your Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge visit with honest, practical advice on parking, tickets, the coastal walk, and how to fit it into a Causeway Coastal Route road trip.