A Walk Through Time
by Solas Ireland Walks & Hikes
About This Tour
Operator: Solas Ireland Walks & Hikes
Duration: 2 h 30 m
Area: Buncrana
About this tour
On this scenic walking tour we will travel through time to explore the story of Lough Swilly and Fort Dunree.
Duration
1 Hour
About
Join us 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.
Gain an insight into the local flora and fauna in a truly wild and unforgettable location.
More info
Admission to the Fort and refreshments in the local café are also included.
A basic of fitness is required.
1 km Distance
What to bring
Comfortable shoes and a waterproof coat and a warm layer should the weather turn. Don’t forget your camera! This walk includes a path with steep steps which may be slippery in places.
Meeting point
Fort Dunree Carpark, Fort Dunree, Dunree, Linsfort,. Meeting place: outside the Coffee Cup at Fort Dunree
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Logistics
- Start Location
- Dublin City Centre
- End Location
- Trinity College Dublin
- Meeting Point
- Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
- Languages
- English
- Operator
- Solas Ireland Walks & Hikes

