Fanad Head Lighthouse

Amazing views... This is definitely worth going to see. The staff were very friendly and the guides were very knowledgeable. We were very impressed. If you're going here, don't forget to do the virtual bit at the end...

A beautiful drive up to the headland, very helpful and welcoming staff. Great gift shop and coffee/snacks. The lighthouse itself is very well maintained, the visits are accompanied by informative guides full of anecdotes and stories. Only the ground floor is fully accessible (logical !) and seating is provided for the visitors unable to climb the 76 steps. Can thoroughly recommend and a big up to Kevin for his thoughtfulness.

What a beautiful lighthouse with breathtaking views and a truly enjoyable guided tour. So happy we visited!

The lighthouse is excellent to visit. The backdrop of the sea and mountains make this place a quiet and serene place. Although it was cold and windy, the beauty of the lighthouse was worth the visit. I would greatly recommend for anyone who is visiting and driving along the wild Atlantic way to visit this place.

Fascinating tour of the lighthouse. Extremely informative and engaging guide. VR simulation of the shipwreck quite extraordinary. Watch out for the parrot!

Our guide made the visit worthwhile. Rich history embedded here. Although the weather did not play with, there was a moment of sun. Stunning place, with majestical views.

Remote Lighthouse with an intriguing history, including shipwrecks (with gold bullion) and a role in the war for independence. The guided tour is informative and the views from the top of the lighthouse are stunning. There is a gift shop that also serves coffee but only outside seating so we drank ours standing up out of the rain (good coffee and with non-dairy milk). Well worth a visit.

Absolutely beautiful place to visit. Spectacular views, very friendly and informative staff. Dogs are welcome on leads everywhere except in the lighthouse itself so my husband and I swapped with each other for the tours which we both enjoyed - lots of history about the lighthouse and the area, and the view from the top was amazing! Totally worth it if you're in the area.

Definite must stop when you are touring the northern coast of stunning county Donegal, the most beautiful place on earth. We paid a fee to tour the lighthouse. We got to walk tp the top via a winding staircase as the tour guide told us stories of ship wrecks and smugglers. It was a bright, beautiful day and the view was incredible. There are a few food trucks parked in the parking lot in the summer, or you can bring a picnic, and enjoying eating outdoors. We had a blast and enjoyed every minute!!

The Fanad Head Lighthouse is a popular destination along the Wild Atlantic Way. I was with a group and we had walked about a mile from our lunch location. We were waiting in the small parking lot for the person with the tickets and noticed a number of folks jumping a nearby fence to sseemingly avoid paying the entrance fee. But it wasn't possible to get to the actual lighthouse that way. The views were pretty amazing. Once inside the lighthouse, a guide will provide a history of the lighthouse -- and there is a lot of original memoribilia to ask about. Especially the wooden box labeled Carnegie Library System of Ireland. Apparently the lighthouse keepers were avid readers and Carnegie Library had rotating boxes of books that got shared. It is possible to await your turn to walk to the top -- I did not do so, but those who did remarked on the view from the top. The grounds include a guesthouse where you can lodge.