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Fanad Head lighthouse📷 Thomas Fuhrmann, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Fanad Head lighthouse

Fanad, Ireland

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A white lighthouse on the rocks between Lough Swilly and Mulroy Bay. The view from the road above is the classic photo.

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Fanad, Ireland
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
55.2757, -7.6326
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Ireland: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Barrier-free toll on the M50 around Dublin. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Donegal: Slieve League to Fanad Head – Slieve League-01© Karie Kuiper · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Campsites nearby

  • Eelburn Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover
    5 km from Fanad Head lighthouse
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Portsalon CampingMotorhome stopover
    8 km from Fanad Head lighthouse
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Knockalla Caravan & CampingMotorhome stopover
    10 km from Fanad Head lighthouse
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Binnion Bay Caravan & Camping FacilityCampsite
    13 km from Fanad Head lighthouse
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Mulroy Bay ResortMotorhome stopover
    15 km from Fanad Head lighthouse
    TentsMotorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Wild Atlantic CampMotorhome stopover
    24 km from Fanad Head lighthouse · 20 pitches
    MotorhomesShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Ireland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Fanad Head lighthouse?

Fanad Head lighthouse is in Fanad, Ireland, at GPS 55.2757, -7.6326. It is about 20 km from Malin Head.

Can you camp near Fanad Head lighthouse?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Eelburn Caravan Park, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 14 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Fanad Head lighthouse?

Fanad Head lighthouse is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Donegal: Slieve League to Fanad Head.

What is there to see near Fanad Head lighthouse?

Places worth a stop nearby: Horn Head (23 km), Glenveagh Castle (32 km), Mussenden Temple (53 km) and Giant's Causeway (71 km).

When is the best time to visit Fanad Head lighthouse?

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)