Is Maghera Beach safe?

Swimming at Maghera Swimming on Maghera Beach is not encouraged due to the strong tides. The locals don’t swim there very often so take note–there’s a riptide and it’s dangerous. And remote.

How do you get to Maghera caves?

Maghera Beach stretches out into the bay (please be careful of tides and strong currents, and check locally regarding times). Access to the beach is via a car park and a short 200 metre walk to the caves.

What is there to do in Ardara Donegal?

Top Attractions in Ardara

• Maghera Beach and Caves. 228.
• Assaranca Waterfall. 224.
• Glengesh Pass. 240.
• Kilclooney Dolmen Donegal. Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues.
• Stephen Bennett Studio Gallery. Art Galleries.
• Dorlin Strand. Nature & Wildlife Areas.
• Ardara Heritage Centre. History Museums.
• Campbells of Ardara.

Can you swim in Assaranca waterfall?

There is a small pool at the bottom of the waterfall so if you’re feeling brave you could take a dip in the icy cold waters!

How long is Slieve League walk?

2.8 kilometres
The trail is a total of 2.8 kilometres in length, with a vertical elevation of 420 metres. Expect a one way trip to take around 90 minutes for the average hiker.

Is Ardara worth visiting?

Another solid reason is that it’s set nice and close to many of the best things to see in Donegal, from hikes and walks to waterfalls, beaches and much more. Not only was Ardara named the best village to live in Ireland by the Irish Times in 2012, it’s also the festival capital of Donegal.

Is there toilets at Slieve League?

Great facilities (toilets/parking/coffee shop) No charge to park.

Can you drive to the top of Slieve League?

The Best Slieve League Cliffs Viewpoint Past Teelin village, follow the road until you get to the car park. Or, you can drive up the road, and park at the upper car park if there’s space.

What to do in Maghera strand?

The picturesque Maghera Strand lies at the foot of high mountains. On the western side of the beach are some caves that can only be reached at low tide. Legend has many stories of shipwrecked Spanish sailors taking refuge in the caves. If you time it right you can get quite deep into the caves.

Where are the caves in Maghera?

Maghera Caves & Beach. One kilometer from Assaranca Waterfall, the Maghera Caves are located beneath Slievetooey mountain and some are accessible at low tides from Maghera Strand. Maghera Beach stretches out into the bay (please be careful of tides and strong currents, and check locally regarding times).

Where are the best beaches to visit in Ireland?

Maghera Beach is beside Slievetooey Mountain and its 20 caves, arches and tunnels. Some of these are accessible at low tide. A long golden beach stretches into the bay and is suitable for bathing but beware of the high tides and currents.

Where are the best beaches in Donegal?

Slieve League (40-minutes away) The stunning Maghera Beach is arguably one of the most impressive of the many magnificent beaches in Donegal. It runs for almost 5km when the tide is out and you’ll often find yourself the only visitor there, apart, that is, from the sand martins in the cliffs and the Burnet Moths in the sand dunes.