Activities

Fishing

Swimming

Archery

Horseriding

Rallying

Hiking

Golfing

Beaches

Sightseeing

Fishing
There is a wealth of activities available to those staying in the Fanad area that would suit all interests, with many of these located only short distances from Teach Aisling. Teach Aisling is situated right beside Kindrum Lough for those who love to fish. Brown trout and Char can be fished from the banks or either by boat boats can be rented from the Fanad Angeling Club http://www.donegalanglingcentre.com/

Swimming
If you are of too much of a delicate disposition to take a swim in the wild Atlantic an alternative is available also only a short ten minute drive from Teach Aisling at the Mevagh Diving Centre, where you find a heated salt water swimmimg pool and sauna, great to sooth away those aches and pains www.mevaghdiving.com/

Archery
After the success of The Hunger Games and the resurgence of Archery in popularity, this exciting activity is also available in the Fanad area http://www.archeryarcade.com/

Horseriding
Horsriding and pony trekking for all ages is available nearby.
Horseriding in Cranford (10 minutes drive from TeachAisling)

Rallying
Rally enthusiasts will enjoy witnessing the world famous Donegal Rally in late June. The Donegal Rally hosts some of its most exciting stages in Fanad with one passing directly past Teach Aisling also the breath taking and infamous Knockalla drive stage only a short distance away. The Donegal Rally attracts spectators and participants from near and far including WRC Champion Sebastian Leob such is the reputation of the Rally http://www.donegalrally.ie/

Cycling and Hiking
If you prefer to discover your surroundings in an active way, Bicycles can also be rented and there are many rugged montains to explore

Golfing
Grab your golf clubs for your visit to Fanad with a the Ellburn Pitch and Putt course located less than five minutes from Teach Aisling the pitch and putt course is perfect for novices with no experience at golfing or pitch and putt. It is situated near Ballyhiernan Bay, Tel: 074 9159614.
Portsalon Golf Course offers golfers an opportunity to play golf on an unspoiled, natural links land, surrounded by sandy beaches on the shores of Lough Swilly. Visitors are treated to a classic links experience that will be certain to flood their senses and make them want to come back again and again.
http://www.portsalongolfclub.com/

Beaches and Surfing
Within short distances to Teach Aisling there are numerous secluded beaches, rocky inlets and coves – ideal playgrounds for children of all, also only a 5 minute drive from the house is the fabulous Ballyhiernan Bay. Ballyhiernan Bay is home to the Adventure One Surfing School. Adventure One is the leading ISA (Irish Surfing Association) approved school on the north coast of Donegal and operates right throughout the holiday season. http://www.adventureone.net Ballyhiernan bay is also ideal for swimming, walking, windsurfing and kite flying.

Site seeing and Photography
Fanad attracts avid photographers with the plethora of picturesque stunning vistas on offer from the ideal long sandy beaches, rolling green fields, small fishing piers, traditional Irish cottages, rugged coastline, multitude of wildlife, the Great Pollet Arch and world famous Fanad Lighthouse. A more recent attraction is the stunning Harry Blaney Bridge over Mulroy Bay. and why not try your luck attempting to capture the phenomenal Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights), which due to the lack of light pollution in the area has been captured by other photographers, producing stunning images