Sliabh Liag Cliffs & Glencolmcille Tour from Donegal

Sliabh Liag rises almost three times the height of the Cliffs of Moher, and you reach its summit by car.

A private guided tour of South Donegal following the Wild Atlantic Way, with pickup from your hotel and a driver-guide who takes you to Sliabh Liag (Slieve League), Killybegs fishing harbour, Muckross Head, and Glencolmcille Folk Village. The tour lasts six to eight hours and includes transport, water, and special access to the cliff-top car park. Glencolmcille Folk Village is an optional add-on at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Donegal's coastal highlights

• Visit Killybegs fishing harbour
• View Donegal Bay and Benbulben
• Climb Sliabh Liag sea cliffs
• See giant map of Ireland
• Tour Glencolmcille Folk Village
• Explore Studio Donegal weaving workshop

The experience

Sliabh Liag dominates the itinerary. These sea cliffs rank among Europe's highest and most accessible, and the drive to Bunglas at the summit cuts out the steep hiking that keeps most visitors at the base. From there, the views stretch across Donegal Bay toward Benbulben in County Sligo, the mountain near W.B. Yeats's grave. The route itself follows part of Donegal's 1,200-kilometre rugged coastline, passing through remote villages that see few visitors.

Killybegs, Ireland's premier fishing harbour, opens the day with a look at Donegal's maritime heritage: the working docks and the scale of the fleet anchor the tour in something real. Muckross Head comes next, another vantage point over the bay. If you choose to add Glencolmcille Folk Village at checkout, you'll finish by walking through a thatched-cottage replica of a rural Irish settlement from centuries past, with a giant carved-rock map of Ireland on the grounds. Studio Donegal, a working hand-weaving workshop founded in 1979, sits nearby and is open to visitors depending on the day's schedule.

Your driver handles the navigation and provides guiding throughout. Pickup is from your hotel, and the tour includes bottled water. The special access to the cliff-top car park means you skip the lower viewing areas and the walk from there. You arrive at the high point directly. Six to eight hours covers the full route without rushing the stops.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel.
• a driver-guide in English.
• bottled water.
• special access to the Sliabh Liag cliff-top car park.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 19 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on site€ 7

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Donegal Tour Guide

Is this one for you?Pickup from your hotel settles the transport question if you're without a car or staying in town. The driver handles the full route along the Wild Atlantic Way, and the six to eight hours keeps the day contained without an early start or late return.

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Top questions

How high are the Sliabh Liag cliffs compared to other Irish sea cliffs?

Sliabh Liag stands almost three times the height of the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare, making them among the highest sea cliffs in Ireland and Europe. The drive to Bunglas puts you at the summit without a steep climb.

What is Glencolmcille Folk Village, and is it included in the tour?

Glencolmcille Folk Village is a replica of a traditional Irish rural settlement with thatched cottages, offering a glimpse into daily life from past centuries. It is an optional add-on you choose at checkout, not included in the base tour.

Do I need to be fit to walk at Sliabh Liag?

The tour reaches Sliabh Liag's summit by car, so you avoid the steep hiking trail. There is time for a short walk near the top, but the main experience is accessible from the car park.

What is included in the tour price?

The tour includes private transportation from your hotel, a driver-guide, bottled water, and special access to the cliff-top car park at Sliabh Liag. Lunch and gratuities are not included.

What is Killybegs, and why does the tour stop there?

Killybegs is Ireland's premier fishing harbour on the Donegal coast. The tour stops there to explore the working docks and learn about Donegal's rich maritime heritage, which has shaped the region for centuries.

Can I visit Studio Donegal on this tour?

Studio Donegal is a hand-weaving workshop and textile studio near Glencolmcille, founded in 1979. It is subject to opening times, so visits depend on the day's schedule and whether the workshop is open when the tour passes through.