Buncrana
Ireland · UlsterIE
Town in County Donegal, Ireland
Buncrana is a town in Inishowen in the north of County Donegal in Ulster, the northern province in Ireland. The town sits on the eastern shores of Lough Swilly, being 23 kilometres (14 mi) northwest of Derry and 43 kilometres (27 mi) north of Letterkenny. In the 2022 census, the population was 6,971, making it the second most populous town in County Donegal, after Letterkenny, and the largest in Inishowen.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 6,785
- Coordinates
- 55.133, -7.450
- Timezone
- Europe/Dublin
- Elevation
- 62 m
Overview of Buncrana
Buncrana sits in Ulster, Ireland and reads as a village. Some 6,785 inhabitants call it home. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Travel interests covered here include adventure, water sports and family.
Things to do in Buncrana
Adventure in Buncrana
(3)Buncrana records Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Theme Parks under adventure. All of it is drawn from Buncrana's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Buncrana
(2)The water sports shortlist for Buncrana: Snorkeling and Swimming. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Buncrana. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Buncrana
(1)The family shortlist for Buncrana: Water Parks. Everything listed here comes from what Buncrana is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Sports in Buncrana
(1)Our data lists Tennis as sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Buncrana's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Buncrana
Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Ulster first, then drive or cycle into Buncrana. The local time zone is Europe/Dublin.
Similar destinations
Places near Buncrana that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Buncrana known for?
- Buncrana is mainly a destination for adventure, water sports and family, set in Ulster, Ireland with around 6,785 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Buncrana?
- You can plan around Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Theme Parks, Snorkeling and Swimming in Buncrana. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Buncrana?
- Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
- Where is Buncrana located?
- Administratively, Buncrana sits in Ulster, Ireland — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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