14. Port
Go to Carrick and turn right just after bridge crossing as you enter Carrick. Bare left after small white and green school house (soon after fish factory). Take a right at the Post Office in Meenacross (green PO Box and red shed). Take a left at the T, following signs to Port. Take a right at the next T with a small sign pointing to Port. This road is long, winding and isolated. One of the very favorite spots. A hidden, uninhabited, perfect little cove, ideal for camping and climbing. It is possible to hike the whole way south along the coast to the Glencolumbkille tower. (easily 10 miles round trip.) The hike along the coast north of the cove is spectacular. Fishermen come in boats in the evening with fresh salmon that we have cooked over a campfire, so take butter and aluminum foil in case you get lucky.
15. Maghera Strand and Caves
Turn right on the last road to Ardara just before you reach Killybegs harbor. There are three roads that lead to Ardara after Donegal town - take the third. Just before the road reaches Ardara, turn to the left where sign says Caves - at this turn you'll notice a hiking map if you'd rather hike out to the point. Follow this road along the bay, past the waterfall on left, to the end, (a small parking lot with a sign pointing towards the caves) a very picturesque little village bounded by mountains on one side and fantastic beach on other. Follow the path, through the gate and along the beach beyond the village. At low tide you can explore deep caves at the base of the cliffs. The climb up to the top above the caves is also very nice. Instead of driving back the same way, continue on this road and make a loop back to N56. You'll join N56 very close to the Caves turnoff. This is a good day trip to include a morning stroll through Ardara and an afternoon stroll through Killybegs on your way home.
16. Ardara Shopping
Kennedy's and Campbell's are two good places to buy tweeds, sweaters, and gifts cheaper than in Donegal town. Factory outlet for Molloy's tweeds is on the left as you leave Ardara. If you want a quick, cheap meal, Charlies Cafe and Take Away is on your right before you leave town heading towards Molly's.
22. Good Bike Ride
Park car in Ardara - there are bike rental places there. Follow road out to Rossbeg and Dawros Bay. Follow road around peninsula to Portnoo and Naran. Make a loop back to Ardara.