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30 minto Glenveagh
1h 30mto Malin Head
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Canal Rd Complex, Canal Rd, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, F92 V098, Ireland
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What makes this spot special

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Letterkenny

Letterkenny is the largest town in Donegal and the gateway to the county's wild Atlantic coastline. The branch is at the Canal Road Complex, close to the town centre and the N13 toward Derry.

Fanad Head Lighthouse, one of the most photographed spots in Ireland, is an hour north. The Inishowen Peninsula and Malin Head, Ireland's most northerly point, are about ninety minutes. Glenveagh National Park is thirty minutes to the west.

Donegal is one of Ireland's largest counties and its least populated. A car transforms it from inaccessible to extraordinary. The roads are empty, the views are constant, and you will wonder why more people do not come here.

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Small

Ford Fiesta or Similar
32
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Compact

Opel Astra or Similar
52
Standard

Standard

Skoda Octavia or Similar
53
Small SUV

Small SUV

Kia Sportage or Similar
53
SUV

SUV

Skoda Kodiaq or Similar
55
9 Seater

9 Seater

Opel Vivaro or Similar
98
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Driving from Letterkenny

Where the road takes you from here

From Letterkenny, the N13 connects you to Derry and the Wild Atlantic Way. Drive west for breathtaking coastal scenery around Fanad and Horn Head.

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Questions cousins ask about Letterkenny

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Is Letterkenny a good base for exploring Donegal?
It is the best base. Letterkenny is centrally located in Donegal, with good roads to the coast in every direction. You can reach Fanad, Glenveagh, the Rosses, and even Slieve League from here as day trips.
How far is Letterkenny from Derry?
About 30 minutes on the N13. Derry is just across the Northern Ireland border. The drive is easy and the border is invisible. Derry's walled city is worth a visit.
What are the roads like in Donegal?
Main roads (N56, N13, N15) are well surfaced. Coastal roads to places like Fanad and Horn Head are narrower and slower. That is part of the charm. A Compact car handles everything comfortably.
Can I visit Malin Head from Letterkenny?
Yes. Malin Head, Ireland's most northerly point, is about 1 hour 30 minutes via the Inishowen Peninsula. The drive through Buncrana and along the coast is beautiful and makes a full-day trip.
What should I not miss in Donegal?
Fanad Head Lighthouse, Slieve League cliffs (higher than the Cliffs of Moher), Glenveagh Castle and gardens, Errigal Mountain, and the Gaeltacht villages along the coast. Donegal rewards slow driving and spontaneous stops.
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