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Downings Beach

The peninsula itself has a variety of coastal habitats such as high rock cliffs, offshore islands, dunes, salt marshes, inter-tidal bay and rocky shingle and sandy beach.

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Where
Donegal (Outdoors)Directions
Cost
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Ages
No specific child age guidance is stated
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Opening hours

Status
ScheduleOpen at any hour, with no gate, ticket desk or closing time.

What to expect

The peninsula itself has a variety of coastal habitats such as high rock cliffs, offshore islands, dunes, salt marshes, inter-tidal bay and rocky shingle and sandy beach. Activities at Downings beach include swimming, kayaking, boating, windsurfing, sailing and surfing.

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Fáilte Ireland Attractions

Categories

  • Activity
  • Experience
  • Attraction
  • Beach
  • Natural Landscape

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Location

Donegal

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