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St Johns Point

Hidden Gem

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Woodland, Valley, Farmland

Walking, Photography

Spring to Autumn

Photo: Jonathan Wilkins via Geograph.org.uk

St John's Point is a long, low peninsula reaching out into Donegal Bay near Dunkineely, on the northwestern coast of Ireland, with a white lighthouse of 1831 standing at its tip. The single-track road out along the point runs between clear water and pale sand and rock, with wide views across the bay...

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is St Johns Point?
County Donegal holds this remote headland along the wild western coast of Ireland. Walkers head down a long, narrow peninsula to find the site where the land meets the Atlantic.

What type of place is St Johns Point?
St Johns Point is a harbour lighthouse standing on a rugged cape in County Donegal.

When is the best time to visit St Johns Point?
Spring through to autumn brings the finest conditions for exploring the exposed coastal trails. Clear early autumn evenings offer the most spectacular views as the sunset colours the distant mountain ranges.

What can you do at St Johns Point?
Hikers enjoy walking along the grassy tracks to admire the dramatic limestone cliffs and ancient fossils embedded in the rock. Watching the heavy Atlantic waves crash into deep subterranean fissures also provides a spectacular experience.

How long should I spend at St Johns Point?
Spending roughly an hour allows enough time to take photos and enjoy the vast oceanic horizon. A longer stay suits anyone wanting to enjoy a proper coastal walk along the peninsula.

Where do I park at St Johns Point?
Parking options near St Johns Point are limited, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest available spots.

Where can I eat near St Johns Point?
There are no food spots recorded immediately near St Johns Point, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

Where can I stay near St Johns Point?
There are no staycation spots recorded immediately near St Johns Point, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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