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Killahoey Beach with Horn Head rising across Sheephaven Bay

Dunfanaghy and Horn Head: A North Donegal Driving Day

Dunfanaghy and Horn Head deliver the Wild Atlantic Way without the crowds. This is the driving day I send cousins on when they want empty beaches, a proper cliff loop, and roads that remind you why you came to Donegal.

A quiet Donegal village street with colourful cottages beneath green hills

Ardara and Kilcar: Driving the Donegal Weaving Country

The southwest Donegal loop through Ardara and Kilcar is one of the quietest drives on the Wild Atlantic Way, weaving through tweed-making villages, dramatic coastline and the kind of honest Irish hospitality that does not need a marketing department.

A winding coastal road along the green cliffs and Atlantic coastline of west Donegal

Glencolmcille and the West Donegal Coast by Car

A local guide to driving the west Donegal coast: Glencolmcille, Silver Strand, Kilcar, the R263, parking, timing and what makes this corner of Donegal worth the extra steering.

Aerial view of Bundoran beach and Donegal Bay at golden hour with the Atlantic coastline curving into the distance

Bundoran to Donegal Town: The Southern Entry by Car

The drive from Bundoran to Donegal Town is the quiet southern way into County Donegal. This guide covers the route, the stops worth making, and the R-road habits that keep the journey smooth.

Panoramic view of the Causeway Coastal Route with dramatic cliffs and the Atlantic Ocean at golden hour

Causeway Coastal Route: The Complete Northern Ireland Road Trip

The complete guide to driving the Causeway Coastal Route in Northern Ireland: best stops, one-day and two-day itineraries, practical driving notes, and where to base yourself.

Aerial view of the Antrim Coast Road winding along dramatic basalt cliffs above the Irish Sea

Belfast to Giant's Causeway: The Eastern Half of the Causeway Route

How to drive the eastern half of the Causeway Coastal Route from Belfast to the Giant's Causeway: the villages, the Glens, the realistic timings, and what kind of car you actually want for this road.

The Dark Hedges beech tree avenue in Northern Ireland, used as the King's Road in Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones Filming Locations in Northern Ireland by Car

A self-drive route to the real Game of Thrones filming locations in Northern Ireland, from the Dark Hedges to Castle Ward, with honest advice on crowds, parking and which sites are worth your time.

Aerial view of the Antrim Coast Road winding along sea cliffs in Northern Ireland

Antrim Coast Road: Driving the Best Section of the Causeway Route

Drive the Antrim Coast Road properly: a complete guide to the best section of the Causeway Coastal Route, from Larne to the Giant's Causeway, with villages, glens and practical tips.

A narrow road cutting through brown bogland in Connemara, with the Atlantic ocean visible in the distance under overcast Irish skies

Wild Atlantic Way Self-Drive: The Practical Route Guide for Going at Your Own Pace

Planning a Wild Atlantic Way self-drive? Best sections, realistic driving times, road conditions, and what to sort before you leave.