The seaside village of Rathmullan is an increasingly popular holiday destination. Overlooked by hills, it enjoys a beautiful, peaceful location on the western shore of Lough Swilly, a lovely sandy beach three kilometers long, a pier and a small marina. Car ferries cross the lough regularly, taking passengers to Buncrana, the main town on the opposite and extremely scenic Inishowen Peninsula. Rathmullin is a wonderful spot for fishing, particularly shore angling, and charter boats are available for fishing and pleasure trips. But although sailing and fishing are among the village's favourite outdoor activities, with a regatta and a deep sea fishing festival held annually, there's plenty to do on dry land as well. Horse-riding, from the local equestrian centre, leads visitors along country lanes and beaches. Golfers, meanwhile, only have to drive a couple of miles north to reach Otway Golf Club, a links course on the banks of Lough Swilly. Hill-walking and hiking are most rewarding in the countryside around Rathmullan. The village itself has a remarkable history, being the scene of the Flight of the Earls in 1607 - described in the local Heritage Centre, housed in a 19th Century battery. It was also here that Irish revolutionary Wolfe Tone was captured after the 1798 Uprising.
Places to Stay near Rathmullan
Harbour Inn Hotel & Restaurant (66.78 miles)
A destination for all seasons
Situated adjacent to Bowmore harbour, our small family run hotel offers superb accommodation, high quality award winning food and excellent service. As a base for touring Islay, described by the Lord ... More | visit website
Ballygrant Inn & Restaurant (72.96 miles)
A family run Inn with a friendly Scottish welcome, excellent food, great selection of malt whiskies, beers and ales, David and Ruby Graham welcome you to ... More
The Ugadale Cottages (75.60 miles)
Craigard House Hotel (79.66 miles)
Welcome to the Mull of Kintyre. Join us in this lovely old house, turned friendly and informal bijou hotel. Take the time to really relax and chill out in one of our cosy rooms, most ... More | visit website
Gigha Hotel (81.06 miles)
Dunvalanree Hotel (87.72 miles)
Ashbank Hotel (87.74 miles)
This family run hotel is in an ideal location being just a short walk from the mile long sandy beach and working harbour. We are situated in the heart of ... More
BW Kinloch Hotel (90.79 miles)
Unrivalled scenery & spectacular views, the Best Western Kinloch on the beautiful west coast of Arran, offers a warm Scottish welcome in relaxed & quiet comfort. Family owned & run for over 50 years, we ... More | visit website
Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel (94.99 miles)
Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel invests the charm and romance of an 1815 functioning lighthouse with the comforts of a small, very unique, luxury hotel and restaurant.
The Lighthouse is a listed 'A' building of major national importance. ... More | visit website
West Loch Hotel (95.64 miles)
The West Loch Hotel dates from circa 1780, retaining many of its original features. This charming former Coaching Inn is now a modern hotel and restaurant offering fresh, distinctive, well-priced food along with comfortable rooms and wonderful views ... More | visit website
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