Across from the entrance to Stoneywood is the estuary which is a haven for birds especially duck and waders.

There is a blue flag beach only 10 minutes away on foot which is suitable for bathing, surfing, body boarding and beach fishing, and is one of Ireland`s finest beachs.

 At the eastern side of the beach, next to the car park, is a well  equipped children's play area

Deep sea boats can be chartered at picturesque Bunagee Harbour.

                    

The harbour is also a popular launchingspot for diving parties as there is an abundance of wrecks to explore.

There are four local bars which offer the best of music and dining including the acclaimed McGrory's which hosts some of the best acts to be found in Ireland.

McGrorys’ bar and restaurant lies within Culdaff village. This unique family business, provides entertainment for local and visitors from miles around. McGrorys ‘Front Bar’ and ‘McGrorys Restaurant’, provide the choice of pub grub and fine dining, in a traditional Irish pub setting. The ‘Back Room Bar’, is renown for its live music, with live gigs every Wednesday and Saturday nights.

10 minutes from Culdaff is the village of Ballyliffin with the award winning links golfcourses and beaches, along with it’s historic ‘FamineVillage

There are also opportunities for horse riding and hill walking.
Some local activities for the more energetic, include:
Swimming, Surfing, Sub-Aqua diving, Sailing, Fresh Water and Deep Sea Angling, Horse and Pony rides, Paint balling and Tennis; - where a court can be hired for €5- an hour, and racquets are also provided can be found at Buncrana.   Water-sports; swimming, surfing, sub-aqua diving, sailing, and fresh and salt water angling. It is possible to hire a boat trip to nearby Inishtrahull island.

Golf; Inishowen has its fair share of golf clubs, and the enthusiast will not be disappointed. There is the famous Ballyliffin club 


                               
                                     Nick Faldo @ ballyiffin Links

with its 2 links courses. The sport can also be enjoyed at Greencastle, Buncrana and Redcastle.

Hill Walking;  -  rambling or hiking; is an increasingly popular pastime for anyone of any age, at no cost, with added health benefits; the surrounding countryside, beaches and hills are waiting to be explored.
 
                        

Rock climbing: at the Dunmore Head end of Culdaff beach is the venue for the increasingly popular rock climbing which now has an annual event during the first weekend in May.

There is also Paintballing, Horse & Pony Riding, and general sight seeing, whether by car, cycle or on foot. The Inishowen Peninsula is a microcosm of all the scenic beauty that Ireland has to offer; - and perhaps the most popular way of getting around, is to follow the route of the "Inishowen 100", a scenic drive of approximately 100 miles, that will take you around the whole peninsula, with most of the scenic attractions on the way.

A short drive west, through Malin town, follow the road along the edge of Trawbreaga Bay, and head north-west until you get to Malin Head, 

                           
you will have arrived at Irelands most northerly point. Spectacular panoramic views all around, especially looking south toward Inishowen.

From Culdaff, a twenty minute drive will get you to Moville, along Inishowen's eastern shore, where it meets Lough Foyle. Turn left and head up the coast to Greencastle, where one can visit a planetarium, a maritime museum, and see the ruins of an old castle. At the harbour, you will be able to take a short ferry trip across the Foyle to Magilligan's Point,
 
                                      
                                                Foyle Ferry

bringing you conveniently into Northern Ireland. (You will have avoided the long trip around the lough via Derry.)

From here, one can continue the drive along the coast, visiting charming Port Stewart, Port rush, and further on past Dunluce Castle; perched on the edge of a coastal cliff, - to the town of Bushmills, home of the oldest whiskey distillery with its famous Bushmills label.
You may also decide to visit The Giants Causeway, which is five minutes drive away; - one of the worlds natural wonders!



                   Nearby Attractions worth Visiting


Malin Head, Irelands most northerly point; - and from which one can see spectacular coastal views of Inishowen, including the islands of Inishtrahull, Jura and Islay.



The Doagh Island Visitor Centre,
or FamineVillage, a kind of outdoor museum with displays and exhibitions that mainly tell the story of Ireland during the great famine of the 1840's.  
                     
              

The centre also hosts local traditional musicians and dancers in the summer months. In November - December it becomes the very popular "Santa's Lapland".




The "Guns of Dunree" military museum at FortDunree on Lough Swilly.

                               

           
              The Maritime Museum and Planetarium at Greencastle. 


                                                   

Carndonagh the, local market town, has extensive banking and shopping facilities.




                                         DERRY CITY 

                                 
 
is only 35 minutes by car and has the full range of major shopping outlets and leisure facilities.