Burnfoot

#1409 among destinations in Ireland

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Burnfoot is a small village on the Inishowen peninsula in County Donegal, Ireland. It lies within the townland of Ballyderowen. It has a few local shops and a pub. As of 2016, the population was 450. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°3'35"N, 7°24'22"W

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Burnfoot – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Buncrana Golf Club, Grianan of Aileach, Inch Fort, Holywell Hill.

5.1 miNW
55°7'37"N • 7°27'27"W
Buncrana Golf Club, Buncrana
129 min walk • Visitor center, Golf
2.6 miS
Ancient, ring-shaped stone hill fort
Grianan of Aileach, Burt
68 min walk • The Grianan of Aileach, sometimes anglicised as Greenan Ely or Greenan Fort, is a hillfort atop the 244 metres high Greenan Mountain at Inishowen in County Donegal, Ireland.
4.6 miW
Forts and castles
Inch Fort, Inch Island
119 min walk • Inch Fort, Lough Swilly, Inishowen, County Donegal was built between 1812 and 1813, during the Napoleonic Wars. It had positions for nine guns, six in an open battery and a further three in a blockhouse.
4.1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Holywell Hill, Burt
106 min walk • This transmission site, located in County Donegal, Ireland, is owned and operated by 2RN. The transmitter mast is a self-supporting steel lattice tower 60m tall, with the site itself being 260m ASL, and just 50m from the border with Northern Ireland.
4.7 miSW
Forts and castles
Burt Castle
121 min walk • Burt Castle is a ruined castle located close to Newtowncunningham and Burt, two villages in the east of County Donegal in Ulster, Ireland. Historically it was sometimes spelt as Birt Castle. It is also known by the name O'Doherty's Castle, and should not be mistaken for O'Doherty's Keep near Buncrana.
3.7 miW
Forts and castles
Inch Castle, Burt
94 min walk • Inch Castle is a ruined castle located on the southern tip of Inch Island in County Donegal in Ulster, the northern province in Ireland.
1 miW
Neighbourhood
Tooban, Burt
27 min walk • Tooban, also known as Tievebane and in Irish as Taobh Bán, is a townland in County Donegal in the north west of Ireland. It is traversed by the R238 road. Faghan Presbyterian church is situated near the centre of the townland. It was served by Tooban Junction railway station from 1864 to 1953.
5.6 miNW
Village
Rathmullan
143 min walk • One of the main attractions in Rathmullan is Rathmullan Beach, a long stretch of golden sand that is perfect for leisurely strolls or relaxing afternoons spent sunbathing. The beach also offers opportunities for water activities such as swimming, kayaking, and sailing...
5.4 miE
Village
Muff
139 min walk • For nature enthusiasts, Muff is surrounded by stunning landscapes that are perfect for outdoor activities. From the rolling hills to the rugged coastline, there are plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling, and birdwatching.
5.5 miN
Sport, Sport venue
Maginn Park, Buncrana
141 min walk • Maginn Park is a football stadium located in Buncrana, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland. It is used by the amateur Inishowen Football League for staging cup finals and other important matches.