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Mountcharles Pier

Walk the pier with a coffee from the nearby cafe and look out across Donegal Bay toward Bell's Isle, Summerhill and Murvagh Beach.

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Where
salthill, Mountcharles, Donegal (Outdoors)Directions
Cost
Check admission price
Ages
No specific child age guidance is stated

Opening hours

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

What to expect

Walk the pier with a coffee from the nearby cafe and look out across Donegal Bay toward Bell's Isle, Summerhill and Murvagh Beach.

More information

Listed by
Fáilte Ireland Attractions

Categories

  • Activity
  • Experience
  • Fishing
  • Angling
  • Swimming
  • Swimming Pools and Water Park
  • Venue
  • Natural Landscape
  • Attraction

Family practicalities

  • Café on site

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Location

salthill, Mountcharles, Donegal

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