Search results
Buncrana (/ ˈ b ʌ n k r æ n ə / bun-KRA-NA; Irish: Bun Cranncha, meaning 'foot of the (River) Crana') is a town in County Donegal, Ireland. It is beside Lough Swilly on the Inishowen peninsula, 23 kilometres (14 mi) northwest of Derry and 43 kilometres (27 mi) north of Letterkenny. [3]
- Our Favourite Things to Do in Buncrana
- Mighty Things to Do Near Buncrana in Donegal
- What to Do in Buncrana: Where Have We missed?
- FAQs About Things to See in Buncrana
So, just a quick note, although the first few things listed below are in Buncrana itself, many of the others aren’t, which is why you’ll see ‘X minutes from Buncrana’ written. There are several brilliant things to do in Buncrana, but there are endless places to visit within easy reach of the town, which is why this is a combo of the two!
Now that we have our favourite things to do in Buncrana out of the way, it’s time to see what else this corner of Donegal has to offer. Below, you’ll find one of our favourite walks in Donegal, some breath-taking beaches along with some very unique things to do near Buncrana in Donegal.
I’m sure that we’ve unintentionally missed out on some brilliant things to do in Buncrana in Donegal. If you have a place to recommend, let us know in the comments section below. And, don’t forget, if you fancy staying in the area, hop into our guide to Buncrana hotelsand accommodation for central places to stay with great reviews!
We’ve had a lot of questions over the years asking about everything from ‘Where’s good when it’s raining?’ to ‘What is there to do around Buncrana?’. In the section below, we’ve popped in the most FAQs that we’ve received. If you have a question that we haven’t tackled, ask away in the comments section below.
Things to Do in Buncrana, Ireland: See Tripadvisor's 6,793 traveler reviews and photos of Buncrana tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Buncrana. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Top Things to Do in Buncrana, County Donegal: See Tripadvisor's 6,792 traveller reviews and photos of 40 things to do when in Buncrana.
Buncrana (Bun Cranncha, "foot of the river Crana") is a town on Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal, on the shores of Lough Swilly. The main reason to come is to explore Inishowen Peninsula, the northern tip of the Irish mainland.
This beach is located right on the edge of the small town of Buncranna so it's really accessible for families & also close to the harbour. The ferry also pulls in here from Rathmullan which has another very fine beach. Buncranna has plenty of amenities & seems like a very nice little town.
Buncrana Tourism: Tripadvisor has 6,790 reviews of Buncrana Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Buncrana resource.
People also ask
Where is Buncrana in Ireland?
What to do in Buncrana?
Where was Buncrana originally located?
Where is Buncranna Beach?
