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Horn Head – Looking towards the New Lake - panoramio📷 Alistair Cunningham, CC BY 3.0

Horn Head

Dunfanaghy, Ireland

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A narrow loop road over a high headland north of Dunfanaghy, with sheer cliffs and seabirds. Not suited to large motorhomes.

Nearest town
Dunfanaghy, Ireland
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
55.2130, -7.9760

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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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Fanad Head lighthouse© Thomas Fuhrmann · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Campsites nearby

  • Corcreggan MillCampsite
    5 km from Horn Head
    Wi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • The Singing PubMotorhome stopover
    10 km from Horn Head
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Wild Atlantic CampMotorhome stopover
    11 km from Horn Head · 20 pitches
    MotorhomesShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Maghroarty pierMotorhome stopover
    15 km from Horn Head
    MotorhomesWaste disposalFree
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Mulroy Bay ResortMotorhome stopover
    21 km from Horn Head
    TentsMotorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Knockalla Caravan & CampingMotorhome stopover
    23 km from Horn Head
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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

FAQs

Where is Horn Head?

Horn Head is in Dunfanaghy, Ireland, at GPS 55.2130, -7.9760. It is about 19 km from Glenveagh.

Can you camp near Horn Head?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Corcreggan Mill, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 10 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Horn Head?

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

What is there to see near Horn Head?

Places worth a stop nearby: Glenveagh Castle (18 km), Fanad Head lighthouse (23 km), Glengesh Pass (62 km) and Mussenden Temple (74 km).

When is the best time to visit Horn Head?

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)