North West of Ireland is a region of infinite variety, a paradise for hill-walkers, hikers and sporting enthusiasts. Coming down from the northernmost tip of the island in Donegal to the counties of Sligo, Cavan, Monaghan and Leitrim the area is largely devoid of cities and fashions a more idyllic existence in the towns and villages.

The hills of Donegal and Sligo provide perfect hill walking terrain for the enthusiast or the newcomer. A short walk can find you a state of perfect isolation from the bustle of 20th century living and leave you wandering some of Ireland's most beautiful countryside in solitary splendour.

County Donegal presents an ever-changing spectacle of landscapes and seascapes set against a backdrop of mountains and moors, with evidence everywhere of traditional Irish culture.  Golfing and fishing are popular activities in County Donegal and there’s no shortage of facilities available.

Sligo, the land of heart's desire, is Yeats country, the spiritual home of Ireland's greatest poet.  The county has an archaeological heritage dating back 6,000 years with two of the largest megalithic cemeteries in Ireland. Carrowkeel south of Sligo is a surprising wilderness with stone tombs visible for miles.  Sligo's scenic coast has some excellent beaches - Strandhill in Sligo has great sand-dunes and Streedagh has great dunes and great views of the Donegal mountains to boot.

County Derry is one of the longest continuously inhabited places in Ireland and is a county of unparalleled beauty. You can drive northeast from Derry city, along the coast to the seaside towns of Portstewart and Portrush, and walk along the beautiful beach at Castlerock.  It is the fourth largest city in Ireland, and the only one whose ancient walls survive intact.

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