Paddling near Buncrana, Co. Donegal

Buncrana sits on the western shore of Lough Swilly on the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal, putting paddlers within reach of dramatic sea kayaking along the Wild Atlantic Way coastline. The area is a genuine hub for sea kayaking, open boating, SUP and whitewater, with guided trips operating from Ned's Point in Buncrana itself and from Fort Dunree's pier on Lough Swilly. River paddling on local Donegal, Derry and Leitrim waterways rounds out the scene for those who prefer moving freshwater.