Family things to do near Ballyliffin, Co. Donegal

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Wild Atlantic Adventure Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times Clonmany · Donegal 12 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesthe magic of Ireland’s stunning coastline coupled with incredible outdoor adventures when you book in with Wild Atlantic Adventure Centre.

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Pollan Bay

Open dates vary · Check official times Donegal 9 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesBeautiful Pollan Bay can be found close to the village of Ballyliffin.

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Culdaff Beach

Culdaff · Donegal 24 min drive Check price
Suitable for families; no specific age range is stated Mostly outdoor Just turn up

Why it matchesThis idyllic beach is an accessible spot for swimming, fishing, surfing, and walking year-round, with lifeguards on duty in the summer months.

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Adventure Sports Culdaff

Open dates vary · Check official times Donegal 24 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesAdventure Sports Culdaff, on the Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, have a variety of activities that would suit everyone, from the solo thrill seeker to large school and community groups.

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Festival Play Park

Lifford · Donegal 23 min drive Check price
Suits all ages 1-2 hours Mostly outdoor Just turn up

Why it matchesLocal playground on Shore Road in Lifford for children and families.

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Lisfannon

Inishowen · Donegal 29 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesLisfannon provides spectacular views of the majestic Lough Swilly, Rathmullan and Inch Island.

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Wild Alpaca Way

Open dates vary · Check official times Malin Head · Donegal 28 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesWild Alpaca Way is located at Ireland’s most northerly point, Malin Head, County Donegal.

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St Patrick's Cross Carndonagh

Open dates vary · Check official times Carndonagh · Donegal 13 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesThe town of Carndonagh, County Donegal is home to the impressive High Cross of St Patrick.

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Glenevin Waterfall Walk

Open dates vary · Check official times Clonmany · Donegal 8 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesGlenevin Waterfall Walk is a 0.7 km linear walking trail graded Easy.

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Rosscarbery Pitch & Putt

Open dates vary · Check official times Cork · Donegal 24 min drive Check price
Best for ages 8 and up 1-2 hours Mostly outdoor Check opening details

Why it matchesPlay a round of pitch and putt across two 18-hole links courses set among sand dunes.

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Doagh Famine Village

Open dates vary · Check official times Ballyliffin · Donegal 17 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesDoagh Famine Village tells the story of a Donegal family and community living on the edge of Donegal and surviving from famine times right up to the present day.

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Glenevin Waterfall

Open dates vary · Check official times Clonmany · Donegal 12 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesThe walk up the Glenevin Valley to the Glenevin Waterfall in Clonmany, County Donegal, takes the rambler on a safe, well signposted route.

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Irish Ancestral Tours & Research

Open dates vary · Check official times Inishowen · Donegal 23 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesIrish Ancestral Tours & Research specialises in helping people discover their Irish heritage through personalised genealogical research and guided tours of Ireland.

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