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Donegal Tour: XK & E-Type Clubs

August 27, 2025

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On behalf of the XK & E-type Clubs, Classic Travelling has created a lovely tour to Donegal in North West Ireland, where the Wild Atlantic Way begins. We love this area of Ireland which is steeped in Irish heritage, natural beauty and hidden gems. Stay on Lough Eske for five nights in the same hotel, and we have three scenic trips planned, with plenty of points of interest to see along the way. We also have an optional driving-free day for you to explore under your own steam.

The group is limited to 15 cars from the XK & E-Type Clubs, so you are assured to be travelling with like-minded enthusiasts, all looking to kick start or continue your passion for touring in your classic Jaguar.

Classic Travelling will offer their usual exemplary standards of organisation, hotel quality and attention to detail to which they have become known. The tour will be escorted by an experienced tour manager to guide you along the way. You will be supplied with a comprehensive guide which includes everything from the itinerary, route guides, what spares to bring, rules of the road for the region you’re driving in and up to date information on the areas you are driving through. To accompany the written directions, you will also be supplied with GPX files to use on your own GPS device or phone.

  • Price for XK & E-type Club Members: £1,995 per person
  • Price for non-members: £2,045 per person

Tour Highlights

  • Discover the Glenveagh National Park
  • Explore Adara, famed for it’s heritage town and the manufacture of Donegal tweed
  • Enjoy a walk in the Blue Stack Mountains on on the beaches of Naran or Rossbeg
  • See the Slieve League Cliffs, Europe’s highest marine cliffs
  • Drive over the Glengesh Pass
  • Explore charming city of Donegal
  • Visit the Glencolumbkille Folk Museum
  • Drive parts of the famed Wild Atlantic Way
  • Visit to Glenveagh Castle and it’s beautiful gardens
  • Enjoy lovely four-star accommodation at a lakeside resort

Tour Map

Itinerary

Day 1:  Dublin to Donegal

160 Miles

Check in at Holyhead for the 09.00 ferry to Dublin arriving at 12.15.

Follow route via Northern Ireland across to Lough Eske, where your hotel for five nights is located. You have time to explore the resort which sits on the edge of the Lough, surrounded by the Blue Stack Mountains.  This evening we have arranged a welcome BBQ dinner overlooking the Lough.

Day 2:  Glenveagh National Park

106 Miles

Today our picturesque route takes us to Glenveagh Castle and Park, there is time to explore the expansive grounds before a guided visit of the castle arranged for the group. The daily distances are set so that you can enjoy a good drive but arrive back at the hotel in time to enjoy its surroundings. This evening is free for you to enjoy as you wish.

Day 3:  Slieve League Cliffs

90 Miles

Todays route takes us to the unmissable Sliabh Liag (Slieve League) Cliffs, some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe. The route is lined with points of interest all detailed in your roadbook, whether you wish to visit award winning distilleries, take in as much of the Wild Atlantic Way as possible or simply enjoy the famous Irish hospitality in the quaint villages along the way.

We have dinner included back at the hotel again.

Day 4:  Day off

Today you can enjoy the day as you please. Have a relaxed Irish breakfast before driving in to the historic town of Donegal. The town is just 15 minutes drive from the hotel and overlooks the bay. Enjoy a cruise on the Donegal Bay Waterbus, a walking tour of Donegal Castle or simply enjoy the bars, restaurants and shops around the town.

Day 5:  Fanad Head Lighthouse

122 Miles

Today we head to the Northerly tip of the Wild Atlantic Way to visit Fanad Head and it’s Lighthouse. We recommend a stop in Letterkenny, the county’s largest town.

This evening we have arranged a finale dinner at the hotel followed by entertainment from local musicians.

Day 6:  Back to Dublin

160 Miles

After breakfast you make your way back to the port of Dublin for the 14.45 – 18.20 sailing back to Holyhead in Wales.

Where we'll stay

We have booked an excellent four-star hotel overlooking Lough Eske for your comfort.

What's included

Requirements

  • Please check with your travel and motor insurers that you are covered for travel in the required countries.
  • You are also required to carry a warning triangle, first-aid kit, two fluorescent jackets, set of replacement bulbs and a national identification sticker.

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