viewpoint in Donegal, Ireland

Horn Head

180-metre cliffs with a blowhole that can fire seawater 90 metres into the air.

Worth the wander

Horn Head is a dramatic headland near Dunfanaghy where cliffs rise about 180 metres straight from the Atlantic, home to internationally important seabird colonies and McSwyne's Gun, a blowhole audible for miles during storms.

Quick answers

Cost: Free
Time and distance: Scenic loop drive with viewpoints; short walks to lookout points, 30-90 min
Parking: Free informal parking at viewpoints along the Horn Head loop road

Find your way

Horn Head, Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal