The strand, harbour, links and day trips from the cottage — tap a place for walking times and turn-by-turn maps.
A car is the practical way. Sat-nav to F94 CX4F (Sandycove cottage, Portnoo Road, Narin). Last stretch is the R261 north from Ardara.
From Ardara
From Dublin Airport
From Donegal Airport (Carrickfinn)
From City of Derry Airport
Local Link buses serve Ardara and Glenties; take a taxi for the last stretch to the strand and harbour. There is no train. More travel notes are in the Help Centre.
You can cover the village on foot. Check tide times before Inishkeel — the sandbar covers on the flood.
About 15 minutes west through the village. Park at the slipway. Evening light over the boats is the local ritual.
45 seconds from the door. Two kilometres of sand toward Inishkeel (toilets at the car park in season).
About 2 minutes to Narin & Portnoo Golf Club (F94 F433). Visitors welcome — book a tee time in July and August.
15–20 minutes from the door at low tide only — 45 seconds to the strand, then across the sand. Allow an hour on the island, then leave before the tide turns.