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Description
Mullaghderg is a spectacular coastal location consisting of beach, rugged headlands with many coves and inlets and coastal grassland. It is subject to winds from the west crossing the Atlantic. After periods of gales the bay at Mullaghderg can hold large numbers of Harelde boréale, Plongeon imbrin, Eider à duvet and many other coastal birds.
Exploring the small bays and inlets can result in Guillemot à miroir, Grand Gravelot, Courlis cendré, Bécasseau variable, Tournepierre à collier and Bécasseau sanderling. Seals can be seen, and Dolphin regularly enter the bay to feed.
The coastal grasslands attract Faucon pèlerin, Faucon émerillon and Épervier d'Europe. Crave à bec rouge can be found feeding amongst the cattle. Large numbers of Pipit farlouse, Alouette des champs and Pipit maritime can be found.
Summer does bring lots of tourists and holiday makers exploring the Wild Atlantic Way to this area. Out of season, Spring and Autumn bring in good numbers of seabirds and the bay is a most for exploring after any Atlantic gale.
Détails
Accès
Mullaghderg (55.037281, -8.37008) can be accessed by following the Wild Atlantic Way from Dungloe in the south or Bunbeg in the north. The road to the beach is opposite the Gaelic Football pitch just before Mullaghduff if coming from Dungloe. At the end of this road is a car park. Please park here and do not drive over the grassland.
There is a boardwalk down onto the beach. Please note this beach has strong undertow currents and is not safe for swimming.
To explore the headland and coves just follow the coastline. There are a number of barbed wire fences, but these are easy to cross.
Terrain et Habitat
Plage , Prairie , Mer/océan , DunesConditions
Rocailleux , Niveau d'eau élevé probable , SablonneuxBoucle
OuiAvez-vous besoin d'une longue-vue?
OuiSaison idéale pour observer
Toute l'annéeMeilleure période pour une visite
Printemps , Automne , Migration automnale , Hiver , Migration printanièreItinéraire
Sentier étroit , Sentier largeNiveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire
Durée de la marcheAccessible via
A piedObservatoire/hutte d'observation
NonInformations supplémentaires
The popularity of this area has grown greatly in recent years. The beaches are spectacular, many being Blue Flag beaches. The area therefore can get busy in Summer but it is under birdwatched and offers great potential.
There are no facilities at Mullaghderg but there are good pubs nearby and Annagry has a number of cafes, fast food outlets and shops.