Whether you’re planning a relaxing break, an outdoor adventure or a family holiday, everyone should have the opportunity to experience the beauty of Donegal. This page is designed to help you plan your visit by bringing together information on accessible attractions, accommodation, beaches, walking trails and visitor facilities across the county. Accessibility means different things to different people, and while we aim to provide accurate and helpful information, we encourage you to contact individual businesses directly to discuss any specific requirements before you travel.
Beach Wheelchairs
Several beaches across Donegal offer beach wheelchairs, allowing visitors with reduced mobility to enjoy the coastline. These specialised wheelchairs are designed to travel over sand and can usually be borrowed free of charge, although advance booking may be required.
Beach Wheelchairs
Several beaches across Donegal offer beach wheelchairs, allowing visitors with reduced mobility to enjoy the coastline. These specialised wheelchairs are designed to travel over sand and can usually be borrowed free of charge, although advance booking may be required.
A Beach Wheelchair at Rossnowlagh
Accessible Public Transport
Donegal is served by a network of local and national bus services, connecting many of the county’s towns, villages and visitor attractions. Our Public Transport page provides an overview of the transport options available throughout the county. As accessibility features can vary between operators and routes, we recommend checking directly with your chosen transport provider in advance to confirm they can meet your individual travel requirements.
Accessible Public Transport
Donegal is served by a network of local and national bus services, connecting many of the county’s towns, villages and visitor attractions. Our Public Transport page provides an overview of the transport options available throughout the county. As accessibility features can vary between operators and routes, we recommend checking directly with your chosen transport provider in advance to confirm they can meet your individual travel requirements.
Accessible Attractions:
Many of Donegal’s attractions have introduced accessible features including step-free access, accessible parking, lifts and accessible toilet facilities. As facilities vary from site to site, we recommend checking individual attraction listings or contacting venues directly before your visit.
- WaterWorld Bundoran is committed to providing an inclusive and enjoyable experience for all visitors, offering accessible facilities and family-friendly amenities to ensure a comfortable and memorable visit for children and disabled guests
- If your child has additional needs, such as sensory issues, please inform our staff at reception. We will provide a special band to ensure our poolside staff are aware and can offer the necessary support.
- Getting to the Castle: The 3.5km journey from the Visitor Centre to Glenveagh Castle is serviced by two electric shuttle buses equipped with full wheelchair access.
- Facilities: Accessible restrooms are available at the Visitor Centre.
- Glenveagh Castle & Visitor Center: The visitor center, tearooms, and accessible toilets are fully compliant. The castle is accessed via guided tours and has Braille tour booklets available at reception
- Parking: Designated disability parking is available at the Visitor Centre. Blue Badge parking at the Castle is strictly limited to special circumstances and requires prior permission.
- Gardens & Trails: The 40-minute Lakeside Walk from the Visitor Centre to the castle gardens is relatively flat and easy to navigate. However, some sections of the castle gardens have steps and steep, uneven terrain that are inaccessible for wheelchair users.
Accessible Parking
In all Donegal County Council Pay & Display areas, valid holders of a Disabled Person’s Parking Card can park without payment in both Disabled Bays and normal Parking Bays. Badge holders are reminded that they should park legally and cannot park on Double Yellows, Footways, Loading Bays or other restricted areas.
Accessible Parking
In all Donegal County Council Pay & Display areas, valid holders of a Disabled Person’s Parking Card can park without payment in both Disabled Bays and normal Parking Bays. Badge holders are reminded that they should park legally and cannot park on Double Yellows, Footways, Loading Bays or other restricted areas.
Accessible Accommodation
Many hotels, guesthouses and self-catering properties offer accessible bedrooms or facilities. As accessibility features vary considerably, please check individual accommodation listings or contact providers directly to discuss your requirements.
Accessible Accommodation
Many hotels, guesthouses and self-catering properties offer accessible bedrooms or facilities. As accessibility features vary considerably, please check individual accommodation listings or contact providers directly to discuss your requirements.
Changing Places facilities
There are a number of Changing Places facilities across the county including the Century Complex and Retail Park in Letterkenny, Narin/Portnoo Beach (Step down) and Waterworld Bundoran.
Changing Places facilities
There are a number of Changing Places facilities across the county including the Century Complex and Retail Park in Letterkenny, Narin/Portnoo Beach (Step down) and Waterworld Bundoran.
We’re continually improving this information.
We’re working with tourism businesses across Donegal to expand the accessibility information available on this website. If you’re a tourism provider and would like your accessibility features included, we’d love to hear from you.
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Many of Donegal’s attractions have introduced accessible features including step-free access, accessible parking, lifts and accessible toilet facilities. As facilities vary from site to site, we recommend checking individual attraction listings or contacting venues directly before your visit.
Waterworld Bundoran
- WaterWorld Bundoran is committed to providing an inclusive and enjoyable experience for all visitors, offering accessible facilities and family-friendly amenities to ensure a comfortable and memorable visit for children and disabled guests
- If your child has additional needs, such as sensory issues, please inform our staff at reception. We will provide a special band to ensure our poolside staff are aware and can offer the necessary support.
- Getting to the Castle: The 3.5km journey from the Visitor Centre to Glenveagh Castle is serviced by two electric shuttle buses equipped with full wheelchair access.
- Facilities: Accessible restrooms are available at the Visitor Centre.
- Glenveagh Castle & Visitor Center: The visitor center, tearooms, and accessible toilets are fully compliant. The castle is accessed via guided tours and has Braille tour booklets available at reception
- Parking: Designated disability parking is available at the Visitor Centre. Blue Badge parking at the Castle is strictly limited to special circumstances and requires prior permission.
- Gardens & Trails: The 40-minute Lakeside Walk from the Visitor Centre to the castle gardens is relatively flat and easy to navigate. However, some sections of the castle gardens have steps and steep, uneven terrain that are inaccessible for wheelchair users.
