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Bundoran

Ulster, Ireland · Europe

About Bundoran

Bundoran is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Ballyshannon, 12km from Gleniff Horseshoe.

Bundoran is a town located in Ulster, Ireland. With a population of 1,963, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bundoran sits in Ireland, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/Dublin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bundoran to your route.

About Bundoran

Bundoran (Irish: Bun Dobhráin) is a town in County Donegal, Ireland. The town includes the townland of Magheracar, in which was located Bundrowes (Bun Drobhaoise), a Franciscan house that served as the principal base of Mícheál Ó Cléirigh during the compilation of the Annals of the Four Masters in the 1630s. The town

Read more is located near the N15 road close to Ballyshannon, and is the most southerly town in Donegal. The town is a tourist seaside resort, and tourism has been at the heart of the local economy since the 18th century. Bundoran is a surfing destination and was listed by National Geographic magazine in 2012 as one of the world's top 20 surf towns.

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What are the best things to do in Bundoran?

Bundoran offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Bundoran located?

Bundoran is located in Ulster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 54.4778 latitude, -8.2809 longitude.

What is the population of Bundoran?

Bundoran has a population of approximately 1,963 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,963
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Ulster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
54.4778, -8.2809

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ireland

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Bundoran

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Mullaghmore Head

A dramatic Sligo headland with Classiebawn Castle on the skyline and one of Europe's biggest big-wave surf breaks.

11 km · about 20 min drive

famous road

Gleniff Horseshoe

Six-mile single-track loop under the sheer Dartry cliffs of Benwiskin and Truskmore in Sligo's Yeats country, passing Diarmuid and Gráinne's cave: the highest cave mouth in Ireland. Barely a car on it most days.

12 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Benbulben

A distinctive flat-topped table mountain rising over the Sligo countryside, immortalised by poet W.B. Yeats.

17 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Slieve League Cliffs

Among the highest sea cliffs in Europe at nearly 600 metres, far less crowded than the Cliffs of Moher and even more dramatic.

31 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Glengesh Pass

A dramatic horseshoe mountain pass winding down a glacial valley between Ardara and Glencolmcille in Donegal.

32 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail

The 'Stairway to Heaven': a wooden boardwalk climbing across protected blanket bog to a 450-step staircase up Cuilcagh's ridge, with views over Fermanagh's lakelands. 7.5km each way from the Marlbank Road car park.

39 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Bundoran

  • Right hereMullaghmore HeadA dramatic Sligo headland with Classiebawn Castle on the skyline and one of Europe's biggest big-wave surf breaks.
  • Right hereGleniff HorseshoeSix-mile single-track loop under the sheer Dartry cliffs of Benwiskin and Truskmore in Sligo's Yeats country, passing Diarmuid and Gráinne's cave: the highest cave mouth in Ireland. Barely a car on it most days.
  • 31 kmSlieve League CliffsAmong the highest sea cliffs in Europe at nearly 600 metres, far less crowded than the Cliffs of Moher and even more dramatic.
  • 32 kmGlengesh PassA dramatic horseshoe mountain pass winding down a glacial valley between Ardara and Glencolmcille in Donegal.
  • 71 kmDownpatrick HeadA wave-battered headland near Ballycastle with the iconic Dún Briste sea stack standing isolated offshore.

Driving in Ireland

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€2.10/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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