Culdaff
About Culdaff
Culdaff is a Blue Flag beach on the Inishowen Peninsula, a long curve of golden sand sheltered within its bay on Donegal's north coast. Lifeguarded in summer and backed by dunes, it is popular for walking, watersports and family days, with the village and its well-known pub a short distance inland. An exposed, breezy strand on the Wild Atlantic Way, swimming is best kept within the supervised area.
Get directions to the car park
This opens the verified car-park pin — never the beach itself or a mid-route point.
📍 Get directions to the car park
Pin confirmed at 55.292, -7.1457. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.
Activity suitability
- Swimming — Supervised only
- Surfing — Beginner
- Walking — Good walk (1–3km)
- Lifeguard (summer) — Yes
Facilities
- Toilets — Seasonal
- Car park — Free
- Disabled access — Partial
- Lifeguard — Yes
- Shower
- Café nearby
Facilities confirmed from Donegal County Council and Fáilte Ireland. Source.
Water quality
EPA classification: Excellent (latest annual bathing-water assessment). Always check beaches.ie for the current rating.
Where to stay nearby
Accommodation near this beach coming soon — we are building our Donegal guide now.
Where to eat & drink
The nearest pub or café from TopPubs.ie will appear here as the Donegal guide is built.
Nearby walks
Coastal walking routes from IrishWalks.ie will appear here soon.
Audio story
A 60–90 second audio story of this beach is coming to AudioToursIreland.ie.
Nearby golf
Coastal golf courses within 15km from GolfIreland.ie will appear here.