Lenan Head Fort

#672 among destinations in Ireland

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Lenan Head Fort, Lough Swilly, Inishowen, County Donegal was built in 1895, initially with three 9.2 inch Breech Loading guns. Following recommendations of the Owen Committee in 1905, it was refitted in 1911 with two newer Mark X 9.2 inch models. Both guns were operational during the First World War. ()

Built: 1895 (129 years ago)Coordinates: 55°14'49"N, 7°31'55"W

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Lenan Head Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Dunree, Raghtin More, Clonmany, Glashedy.

3.6 miS
Military museum, Museum
Fort Dunree, Buncrana
92 min walk • Fort Dunree is a coastal defence fortification located on the west side of the Inishowen peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland.
3.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Raghtin More
98 min walk • Raghtin More is a mountain in Inishowen, County Donegal, Ireland.
4 miE
Village
Clonmany
103 min walk • One of the highlights of a visit to Clonmany is exploring the nearby Glenevin Waterfall, a breathtaking cascade set amidst lush woodland. The surrounding area also boasts a network of scenic walking trails, providing the perfect opportunity to immerse oneself in the...
7 miNE
Island
Glashedy
180 min walk • Glashedy Island is an uninhabited island approximately 1 mile off Pollen strand, 2 miles west of Trawbreaga Bay, and about 7 kilometres south of Malin Head, Donegal, Ireland. Glashedy Island has an area of 22,548 m² which is equivalent to 2.25 hectares. At its highest point, it is 119 ft high.

Lenan Head Fort

Facts and practical information

Lenan Head Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Fort Dunree, Buncrana

Raghtin More

Clonmany

Glashedy