A lighthouse above the water
Fanad Lighthouse is the main draw on this stretch. The white buildings and rocky headland make a striking scene, but a visit can also explain the lighthouse’s working history. Use the operator’s current booking information to distinguish a guided visit from simply viewing the coast. Check steps and access arrangements if anyone in your group needs them.
Around the peninsulas
The Mulroy Drive guide is a useful companion for exploring Fanad and Rosguill. Read it alongside a map rather than treating every suggested stop as an obligation. Ballymastocker Bay offers a different coastal setting from the lighthouse headland, while the bays and inlets around Mulroy give the drive its shape.
Make room for the roads
These peninsulas reward a measured day. Allow for narrow roads, passing places and the time it takes to find a suitable stop. Arrange the evening around your actual accommodation, particularly outside the main season. If you are continuing towards Dunfanaghy, check the whole connection before adding another peninsula loop.
Useful links
Before you go
Check lighthouse tour availability, access requirements and road conditions. Park only where permitted and keep access clear for residents.
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