Ballyshannon (5min), Rossnowlagh (5min), Donegal Town (15min),Bundoran(15min), Mullaghmore (30minutes), Sligo (45min)

Surfing, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Giant SUP Board, Barrel Sauna on Pier

Private Experiances @ The Cottages / Pier
Fancy waking up and walking to the pier to enjoy your own private kayaking or paddle board experience, a few minute walk from your door? Sure we got you covered with Rossnowlagh Surf School

Private or group experiances @ The Beach
Rather head to one of Donegals most famous ‘Blue Flag’ beaches a short 5 minute drive away and enjoy private / group surfing lessons, top rated kids camps for the children, kayaking, paddle boarding or renting the 8 adult Super Sup for a few hours? Our partners Rossnowlagh Surf School can cater for all your needs, either at the pier or at their operations on Rossnowlagh Beach!

Wood Burning Sauna @ Creevy Pier & Bundoran Pier

Check out Salt & Ember wood burning Sauna. Enjoy a dip in the sea and Sauna on the pier, such a wonderful experiance. The Salt & Ember Crew switch locations between Creevy Pier & Bundoran PIer so check out their website and get booked in! We HIGHLY recommend this experiance.

Beach

Creevy Pier is central to many of Donegal’s best known and cleanest beach’s
Rossnowlagh Beach: Our famous Blue Flag 2 mile curved sandy beach with dedicated car free and swimming zones. The beach offers tranquil walks and hours of safe water play for the family. This beach benefits from Beach Life Guards in the summer season. Why not learn to surf, paddle board or Kayak as well? Rossnowlagh is a short 5 minute drive
Tullan Strand: Beautiful tarmac coastal cliff walk overlooking the ocean leads you from Tullan Strand to Bundoran Beach. Tullan Strand is well known for Surfing, walking and horse riding. This beach is not safe for swimming. Bundoran is a 15minute drive from Creevy Pier.
Bundoran Beach: Another beautifaul beach in the heart of Bundoran, awarded Ireland Blue Flag and enjoyed by surfers and swimmers alike. This beach benefits from Beach LifeGuards in the summer season. Bundoran is a 15minute drive from Creevy Pier.

Family Fun

Castle Adventure Open Farm – 5 min drive from Creevy Pier
Outdoor Play Structures, Farm Animals, Petting time, Indoor Soft Play and Cafe serving beautiful food and tea / coffee. CreevyCottages recommends this NOT to be missed, expect to visit again and again! Its awesome!
Eagles Flying Sanctury: Based near Sligo, this is an experiance the whole family will enjoy. Learning about the various birds of prey, among other animals! Watch out for the cute rabbits.

Swimming Pool & Gym@ Ballyshannon Leisure Centre – 10min drive
Swimming Adventure Fun @ Waterworld Bundoran – 15 min
Catch a movie @ Eclipse Cinema Bundoran – 15min drive
Outdoor Fun @ Bundoran Adventure Park – 15min drive

Walking

Creevy Costal Walk is next to our cottages and includes two walking routes. These are a must for all visotirs. Check out all the details on below.

Donegal Offers some of the most breath taking scenery on your doorstep at Creevy Pier Cottages. If you like the beach, your a 5 minute drive from Rossnowlagh’s miles of sand. Venture a bit further to many beautiful mountains and historic walks

https://www.theirelandwalkingguide.com/

Golfing

Donegal offers some of Ireland’s most beautiful golf courses, some only a short drive from Creevy Pier Cottages.

Donegal Golf Club, Murvagh – 10 min drive
Bundoran Golf Course – 15 min drive
County Sligo Golf Club at Rosses Point – under an hours drive

Eating Out

Fancy eating out? You have some of Donegal’s most famous restaurants on your doorstep, many with breathtaking views. Below is just a few which our family enjoy.

Note, in off peak times some of the below will have various opening hours, please check in advance.

The Smuglers Creek, Rossnowlagh, 5 min drive (Lunch, Dinner & Bar)
The Gas Light Inn, Rossnowlagh -5 min drive (Lunch, Dinner, Bar) – Must book in advance
The Sandhouse Hotel, Rossnowlagh- 7 minute drive (Lunch, Dinner & Bar)
The Bakery Shack, Rossnowlagh – 5 min drive (Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Coffee)
Sunny Jims Coffee, Rossnowlagh Beach – 5 min drive (Coffee, Snacks) – July & August only
Tete-a-Tete, Ballyshannon – 5 min drive (Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Coffee)
AJs Filling Station (Fish & Chip Shop -Takeaway), Ballyshannon – 5 min drive (Lunch, Dinner – Fast Food, Pizza, Burgers, Fish Chips)
Golden Dragon , Ballyshannon, – 5 min drive (Chineese Sit In / Takeaway)
The Salty Fox in Bundoran – 15 min drive (Breakfast & Lunch)
Maddens Bridge Bar, Bundoran – 15min drive (Lunch, Dinner & Bar)

Selkie, Bundoran – 20 min drive (Lunch, Dinner)

Biddy O Barnes, Donegal Town:  20 min drive (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Blas, Donegal Town – 20 min drive (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Chadpur Indian – 20 min drive (Top Rated Takeaway and Sit In)

Plus many more….
Bundoran Trip Advisor Places to eat
Donegal Trip Advisor Places to eat

Festivals

Sea Sessions Music & Surf Festival, Bundoran- 15min drive
The Rory Gallagher Festival, Ballyshannon – 5min drive

SuperMarkets / Grocery Stores

The local area includes a variety of grocery stores (convieniance stores) & supermarkets. Ballyshannon will offer your closest collection with larger stores available in both Donegal Town & Bundoran. See some suggestions below:

SPAR, Ballyshannon, 5 min drive (General size convieniance store)
CENTRA & GO Petrol Station, Ballyshanon, 5 min drive (General size convieniance, Deli, Petrol Station, Fire wood etc)
LIDL, Bundoran, 15min drive (Larger Supermarket)
SuperValu, Bundoran, 15min drive (Larger Supermarket)
LIDL, Donegal Town, 20min drive (Larger Supermarket)
ALDI, Donegal Town, 20 min drive (Larger Supermarket)

Taxi Services

Please make own enquiries / review services offered directly with any potential provider prior to travel. These companies are not linked to Creevy Cottages in any way.
Seamy Mc Phelim +353 86 823 5030 (located top Creevy Ballyshannon Road)
Bert +353 86 171 8802
CannonsTaxi: +353871355553

Doggie Day Care

Dunmuckrum Dog & Cat boarding Kennels086 328 3671 https://g.co/kgs/T1jpK1n

Creevy Costal Walk

Trail one (longer) is accessed to right as you walk up the Creevy Pier Hotel Ramp. The second trail behind the cottages is accessed by the small car park when walking towards the pier on your right hand side.

Content by Creevy Community Group relating to re-opening of the “The Kildoney Loop” walking trails beside Creevy Cottages.

Welcome to the Creevy Coastal Walk. Experience one of Ireland’s most beautiful coastal walking routes along the Wild Atlantic Way. The 4.5km “Kildoney Loop” starts and finishes at Creevy Pier. Head west along the stunning coastline taking in Kildoney point and on to the Barr House before looping around the scenic country roads and Gillespie’s Lane, linking back onto the coastal trail and returning to the pier. Also, walk eastward from the Pier to the “Killbarron Castle Viewpoint” and take in the stunning views of Donegal Bay and the ruins of the medieval castle. (Please note Kilbarron Castle is not accessible.)

Experience the panoramic views over Donegal Bay to Sliabh Liag, St. John’s Point and across to Mullaghmore. Enjoy the flora and fauna, the sights and sounds of the maritime life – our feathered friends flying overhead or perhaps spot a pod of dolphins surfacing from below. Take a dip at the pier, or warm up with a treat at the Creevy Pier Hotel afterwards.

Please note;

A moderate level of fitness is required for this trail. Suitable footwear and appropriate clothing are recommended. You will be crossing active farm lands with the kind permission of the landowner. It is important to exercise caution and respect farm animals and the land. No dogs are permitted on this trail. Leave no Trace. Exercise caution at cliff edges, slopes and mind the traffic along road section. Embrace the Wild Atlantic way of life, enjoy the Creevy Experience.

Trail Information;

1 – Length 4.5km

2 – Grading – moderate – Reasonable level of fitness required and suitable footwear recommended

3 – Estimated time – 1hour and 30minutes

4 – Total ascent – 34 metres

5 – Waymarking – Blue arrow on white background

6 – Description –

This coastal trail is enabled by the kind permission of landowners. You will be entering working farmland and must beware of and respect the livestock.

Uneven surface, soft ground and loose stone – suitable foot wear recommended.

Beware of Cliff edge and steep slopes.

Country roads for 1.7km. Please be aware of vehicles and other road users.

7 – Dogs – No dogs allowed on trail

8 – Contact details – “Creevy Community Group” on facebook or e-mail [email protected]

9 – Emergency numbers – Medical emergency dial 999 or 112

10 – Leave no Trace

11 – Services available – Creevy Pier Hotel is located next to the Trail Head – Hotel Parking, services and food/refreshments are available during opening hours. Wheelchair accessible parking at Creevy Pier Hotel.