national park
Glenveagh National Park
A remote wilderness of mountains, lakes and a fairytale castle in the heart of the Donegal highlands.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Ulster, Ireland · Europe
Gweedore is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Derrybeg, 15km from Glenveagh National Park.
Gweedore is a town located in Ulster, Ireland. With a population of 4,200, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Gweedore 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 Gweedore to your route.
Gweedore ( gwee-DOR, officially known by its Irish language name, Gaoth Dobhair [ˌɡiː ˈd̪ˠoːɾʲ]) is a Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking) district and parish located in the north-west of County Donegal in Ulster, the northern province in Ireland. It stretches some 26 kilometres (16 mi) from Glasserchoo and Bloody Foreland inRead more
the north to Crolly in the south and around 14 kilometres (9 mi) from Dunlewey in the east to Magheraclogher and Magheralosk in the west, and is sometimes described as one of Europe's most densely populated rural areas.
Gweedore is the largest Irish-speaking district in Ireland, with a population of around 4,065, and is also the home of the northwest regional studios of the Irish-language radio service RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, as well as an external campus of the University of Galway. Gweedore includes the settlements of Brinlack, Bunbeg, Derrybeg, Crolly (partially), and Dunlewey, and sits in the shade of County Donegal's highest peak, Errigal. Gweedore is at the western end of the Barony of Kilmacrenan.
The district is known for being a cradle of Irish culture, with old Irish customs, traditional music, theatre, Gaelic games and the Irish language playing a central and pivotal role in the lives of the local people. This, along with its scenery and many beaches, has made the area a popular tourist destination, especially with visitors from Northern Ireland. Gweedore and the neighbouring districts of Cloughaneely and the Rosses are collectively known locally as 'the Three Parishes'; they form a social and cultural region distinct from the rest of the county, with Gweedore serving as the main centre for socialising and industry.
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Gweedore is located in Ulster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 55.0503 latitude, -8.2319 longitude.
Gweedore has a population of approximately 4,200 people, making it a town in Ireland.
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6 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
A remote wilderness of mountains, lakes and a fairytale castle in the heart of the Donegal highlands.
15 km · about 30 min drive
mountain pass
A dramatic horseshoe mountain pass winding down a glacial valley between Ardara and Glencolmcille in Donegal.
34 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
One of the world's most photographed lighthouses, perched on a rugged Donegal headland between Atlantic and lough.
45 km · about 50 min drive
mountain pass
Steep, narrow pass climbing to 260m through the Urris Hills of Inishowen, with a holy well and grotto at the summit and a plunging descent to the Atlantic at Urris. Part of the Inishowen 100 drive; low gears essential.
51 km · about 60 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Among the highest sea cliffs in Europe at nearly 600 metres, far less crowded than the Cliffs of Moher and even more dramatic.
54 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
The only completely intact walled city in Ireland, a 1.5km 17th-century rampart circling historic Derry.
58 km · about 65 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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