Nature spot · County Donegal
Cionn Mhucrois (Muckros Head)
Beach
The EPA does not monitor this beach for bathing water, so there is no water-quality record. Check locally and follow the signs before you swim.
Head for a bracing cliff walk, go rock climbing or stop to take in the view of the wild Atlantic from the rugged peninsula of Muckros Head.
Along a loop walk around Cionn Mhucrois, take in spectacular views across to Donegal Bay and to counties Leitrim, Sligo and Mayo. Stop off at Trá Bán Beach or Muckros Bay Beach at the base of the peninsula.
Outdoors in County Donegal this week
Best day outdoors: Sun, 1 Nov — dry by day, light winds, up to 11°C
- Thu, 29 Oct14° / 11°Scattered clouds
- Fri, 30 Oct15° / 11°Medium rain showers
- Sat, 31 Oct13° / 5°Drizzle
- Sun, 1 Nov11° / 5°Sun with grey cloud
Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
Trails & walks
Beaches & bathing waters
Parks, gardens & islands
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