The Atlantic Drive is a short but very spectacular road around the rosguill Peninsula , which encapsulates the dramatic marriage of two natural elements-the ageless land of Donegal and the timeless courtship of the Atlantic , which has forged a glorious alliance of great beauty. As it is only about 12km around, you will best appreciate it if you walk or cycle. The walk can be comfortably accomplished in half a day. The views are spectacular, first across Sheephaven Bay , with its beautiful beach forming a golden link between two headlands. Further on is Melmore Head, which commands views across to Fanad Head. The road winds above Mulroy Bay with its many inlets, islands and peninsulas.

An Meall Mor (Melmore Head),3km, is signposted left, where the sands shine, the ocean sparkles and the views continue to enrapture and enchant. there is a pitch and putt facility off this road and a youth hostel is housed in Tranarossann House. Meevagh Church Graveyard is signposted left where there is an old Latin cross and an old Latin cross and an ogham stone next to the ruined church. As you return to the road there is an attractive traditional pub on your right.

As you finish the Atlantic Drive you will be looking across to Rosapenna golf links,the hotel and Sheephaven bay beyond.

Mevagh Dive Centre, Carrigart.

Sea Fishing: Michael Mc Veigh, Atlantic Drive , Downing.

Carrigart Riding Stables, Carrigart.

Ashtree Stables, Cranford.

Rosapenna Golf Club, Downings.

St Patrick’s Golf Links, Carrigart.

Rosguill Pitch and Putt, Rosguill.

(074) 9154708

(074)9155080

(074)9153583

(074) 9153312

(074)9155301

(074) 9155114

(074) 9155499/9155766

The Singing Pub, Downings.

Ocean View Bar and Restaurant, Downings.

Downings Bay Hotel, Downings.

Rosapenna Hotel, Downings.

Carrigart Hotel, Carrigart.

Milford Inn Hotel, Milford.

Shandon Hotel, Dunfanaghy.

(074)9155176

(074) 9154970

(074) 915586

(074) 9155301

(074) 9155114

(074) 9153313

(074) 9136131