# Bog Safari

> Bog Safari offers guided tours through the Irish boglands, showcasing rare wildlife, ancient ruins, and breathtaking landscapes, while immersing visitors in Irish history and folklore.

- URL: https://dublin-360.com/guide/tour/bog-safari
- Published: 2026-06-08
- Updated: 2026-10-14
- Author: Dermot

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**Operator:** Solas Ireland Walks & Hikes
**Duration:** 2 h 30 m
**Area:** Buncrana

## About this tour

### This authentic hiking experience will provide a fascinating insight into this unique and primeval landscape.

### Duration

2 hours

### About

As we journey through time, we will explore how the bog (or peatland) was formed, its myths and legends, an ancient monastic site; traditional turf cutting as well as the unique biodiversity of the bog and its role in the fight against climate change.

We will also see green energy in action as we ramble through this dramatic landscape.

Our lunch stop (morning tours) or snack break (afternoon tours) will be upon a hilltop with panoramic views of Lough Swilly and West Donegal.

### More info

A good of fitness is required for this hike as it has a 200m ascent.
10 km distance.

### What to bring

Waterproof coat and trousers, hat, and gloves, walking boots, lunch and lots to drink (2L), warm clothing, face mask and hand sanitiser and a rucksack to carry it all in. Don’t forget your camera! This walk is on track and mixed terrain which can be wet, boggy, and slippery in places. A good level of fitness is required for this walk which includes 200 metres of ascent.

## Meeting point

Bog Safari, Ballyannon, Linsfort. Located near Mask Construction with the parking area is in front of a derelict house at road junction.

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