If you love seascape photography, Donegal is for you. As you’ll learn in this video, it has some of the most photogenic coastlines in Europe.
In the video, I cover nine locations, from Muckross Head in the south to Malin Head, Ireland’s northernmost point. As is typical in Donegal and Ireland, my two weeks there were filled with unpredictable weather conditions. The forecast was rarely right, and all the pictures I had in my mind weren’t working. But there were some positive surprises, too. That’s what I love about Ireland: you can always expect quick changes in weather and short periods of light.
One of the highlights was my hike up Mount Errigal, Donegal’s highest peak. Once the rain showers passed, I had views in every direction. This makes Errigal a great place to view both sunrise and sunset. The path leading to the summit is well maintained and easy to follow even in the dark. Since it takes less than an hour to hike to the top, Errigal is a place you should not miss when visiting Donegal.
Other places I photographed included the famous Fanned Head Lighthouse, Krohi Head and Malin Head. All three of them offer the most photogenic views along Donegal’s coast. But I’ve also included some offbeat, lesser-known places. Reaching them sometimes means driving on single-lane roads for 10 to 20 km or traveling cross-country on foot through fields and meadows.
Wherever you decide to go, respect the occasional signs telling you not to cross. Between my two visits to Donegal, which were 12 years apart, some places have become less accessible to the public. Often, you will have to cross private land, and it should be expected that some access will be restricted over time. To stop this trend from worsening, it is important to act responsibly when exploring the coast and countryside.
written by me Donegal Photography Guide It also contains additional information about traveling to Donegal along with even more places. If you want to plan a trip to Donegal, you can also check out in-depth location guide By our writer Darren Spoonley.
