A Walk Through Time in Fort Dunree
Your local guide has a strong personal connection to Fort Dunree and the area and provides a unique insight into the place, people and nature. This tour is dramatically located along Donegal's Wild Atlantic Way with stunning views throughout of Lough Swilly, Fanad Peninsula, the Urris Hills and west Donegal. After your guided tour you will also receive entrance tickets for the Fort Museum which you can explore at your leisure.
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A Walk Through Time in Fort Dunree
What's included in A Walk Through Time in Fort Dunree
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Fort Dunree Military Museum
On this very scenic 1 hour guided walking tour we will travel through time to explore the story of Lough Swilly and Fort Dunree. Your qualified local guide, who has a strong personal connection with the Fort, will take you on a fascinating journey from the end of the last Ice Age to the arrival of the first inhabitants, to Dunree becoming the reputed royal seat of the McLaughlin Clan and a site of strategic and defensive importance during the Napoleonic. First and Second World Wars. On this 2 km route you will also gain an insight into the local flora and fauna in this wild and unforgettable location. Stunning views of the Lough Swilly and the Wild Atlantic Way throughout. Dunree Head is also a Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point. Also included in the tour price is admission to the Fort Museum which you can enjoy at your leisure.
Inclusions
- Entrance to the Fort Dunree Military Museum is included.
- Parking Fees
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meeting in the car park of Fort Dunree outside the Coffee Cup.
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Ticket Redemption
Tickets for entry to the Military Museum will be provided at the end of the 1 hour guided tour.
