Corcreggan Mill sits between the hills and the sea, a few minutes from Dunfanaghy and right on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Dunfanaghy
Just across the road is New Lake, a protected wildlife sanctuary and unique eco-system, formed by a natural disaster in 1917. To the west of New Lake is the remote and magical Trá Mór beach, which recently made Lonely Planet's list of 10 best beaches in Ireland - 2 miles of golden sand with no roads or houses. Overlooking the northern end of the beach is a Celtic stone circle, sea-arches and blow-holes (the largest and most spectacular is McSwynes Gun), and the greater part of the 650ft (200m) Horn Head Sea Cliffs can be seen from the road. Killyhoey beach, over 2km long and the most popular locally, is easily reached on foot from the green in front of Arnold's Hotel.
Falcarragh
The headland to the east of Killyhoey is Breaghy Head, and the next headland east of Breaghy is Ards, where Ards Forest Park has another very nice beach and an old, artificial lake. Further east, past Ards Forest Park, follow signposts to Ards Friary and, on the distant shore, Doe Castle, the Mc Sweeney stronghold. Many guests make day-trips to Glenveagh National Park, Dunlewy Lakeside Centre, and Muckish and Errigal Mountains, and there are ferries to Tory Island, homeland of the pirates of old, and to Inis Bo Finne, which has one of the best beaches in the whole region. A little further afield, the stone fort of Grianán of Aileach sits on the Inishowen Peninsula, with spectacular views over Lough Foyle, Lough Swilly and the surrounding countryside.
Food and drink
Continental breakfast and hot drinks are served in the Millhouse B&B during the summer months, and catering and private dining can be arranged at the mill. For the latest local recommendations, please contact us.
