Hill Walking
 You wont have to look very far in Donegal to find a hill or mountain! A very popular pastime, when the weather is fine some breathtaking scenery can be viewed from the mountains surrounding Killybegs. The large mountain overlooking Killybegs is know as Cronarad and there are many access points along Fintra for would be climbers.
The highest sea cliffs in Europe are located 45 minutes drive west - through Glencolumbcille - a heritage town. There are some spectacular walks along the edge of the cliffs with the wild Atlantic gnawing at their feet.
Angling
There is a number of angling locations around the Killybegs area click here to find out more about these locations.
Pony Trekking
Located at Darney, Bruckless is an open farm with pony trekking. They are situated on the Donegal Road - 5 minutes from town.
Golfing
Whether its a light hearted pitch and putt, or a tough fought 18 hole you're after, then relax, its all easily accessible from Killybegs!
5 minutes either side of the town are located 2 Pitch and Putt courses.
On the Kilcar road, there is Glenlee Pitch and Putt and on the Donegal road there is Darney Pitch and Putt.
As for something a bit more competitive, Narin and Portnoo 18 hole Golf club, is about 20 minutes drive Northeast from Killybegs through Ardara.
Boat Hire and Whale watching
Boat Trips
There are charter boats available in thew town if you would like to spend a couple of hours sightseeing out in Donegal bay.
Whale Watching
Whales make a regular appearance in our waters towards the end of the summer and are a major attraction to both tourists and locals alike. These majestic creatures provide plenty of entertainment with their playfuls antics and sounds at the surface of the ocean.
Scuba Diving
Donegal Bay provides some of the most spectacular underwater scenery to be found around the whole coast. The crystal clear waters and abundance of wildlfe combined with the lack of strong currents make this area the perfect spot for begginner and the most experience diver alike.
One of the best known spots in the area is located at the tip of St. Johns pt. Here, a series of steps down to below the waterline make access very easy. Many divers congregate to this spot each year where the water is the clearest you could find.
There are boats available to hire for deep sea diving.
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