Slieve League & Southwest Donegal Private Day Tour

Stand at Europe's highest sea cliffs, then follow a weaver's hands at the loom

A private eight-hour tour of Southwest Donegal centered on Slieve League, the second-highest sea cliffs in Ireland rising almost 2,000 feet from the Atlantic. The route includes Assaranca Waterfall, Silver Strand Beach, a traditional handweaving studio where you watch craftspeople at work, a megalithic tomb, and Granny Pass: one of Ireland's most secluded mountain roads. A live English-speaking guide, private transportation, hiking poles, bottled water and hotel pickup are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Slieve League and Donegal highlights

• Visit Slieve League sea cliffs
• See Assaranca Waterfall
• Experience traditional handweaving
• Enjoy lunch and browse craft stores
• Walk Silver Strand Beach
• Drive Granny Pass scenic road
• Explore megalithic tomb site

The experience

Slieve League dominates the day: the cliffs rise almost 2,000 feet from the ocean and deliver one of Ireland's most direct views of the Atlantic edge. The tour builds around them rather than racing past, so you stand long enough to feel the scale. From there the route moves through four other stops that anchor the Southwest Donegal landscape: Assaranca Waterfall along one of the county's most scenic roads, the horseshoe curve of Silver Strand Beach where the waves hit a history-soaked shore, Granny Pass with its views toward the Derryveagh Mountains, and a neolithic megalithic tomb set into peat that speaks to how people lived thousands of years ago.

The weaving studio breaks the day differently. You watch handweavers at the loom (the intricate, highly creative work that has defined this part of Ireland for generations), and can speak to them about the craft itself. The same location holds craft and woollen stores if you want to browse, and it's where most travelers eat lunch (not included in the tour price). The studio sits at the heart of the county's weaving history, so the stop does more than fill an hour. It shows you why this landscape matters to the people who live in it.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and carries only your group. Hiking poles come with the tour, along with bottled water, USB charging cables and all parking fees. The guide speaks English and knows the roads, the stories and the timing: eight to nine hours door-to-door, which leaves room to linger at Slieve League without rushing the rest.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• hiking poles.
• bottled water.
• USB and USB-C charging cables.
• all parking fees.
• hotel pickup and return.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 31 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Northwest Sherpa Tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary and the stories without strain. The eight to nine hour length means you move at a pace that lets you stand at Slieve League without feeling rushed, then see the other four stops without exhaustion.

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Top questions

How high are the Slieve League cliffs?

Slieve League rises almost 2,000 feet from the Atlantic Ocean and ranks as one of the highest sea cliffs in Europe, making it the second-highest in Ireland.

What happens at the weaving studio?

You watch handweavers work at the loom and can speak to them about the intricate craft that has shaped Ireland's woollen-making tradition. The studio also has craft and woollen stores on-site if you want to browse.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is not included, but the weaving studio location has places to eat, and your guide can recommend options along the route.

What do I need to bring for the hike?

Hiking poles are provided with the tour. Bring weather-appropriate clothing, Donegal weather changes quickly, and sturdy footwear. Bottled water is included.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, the tour includes pickup from your hotel in Donegal and returns you there at the end of the day.