🌐 If The Past Could Talk

Greencastle: Castle & Fort Trail

📍 Donegal🚶 4 stops🚶️ 0.57km⌛ ~20 min

The ruins of a 14th-century Norman castle built by the de Burgh family, a Napoleonic-era coastal battery guarding the mouth of Lough Foyle, a Victorian country house, and a seaside villa on Battery Brae — 4 stops through an Inishowen fishing village. Looking for things to do in Greencastle? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.

Medieval & CastlesGeorgian & Big HousesRevolutionary & MilitaryFolklore & Holy Wells
🌐 Walk This Trail

Opens the free interactive app — point your phone at each stop and hear it speak, in 12 languages.

Stops on This Trail

  1. Northburgh Castle
  2. Greencastle Fort
  3. Manor House
  4. Battery Brae

For Schools

This trail is also available as a free printable classroom worksheet or full trail booklet — no site visit required. See how Classroom Prep Mode works →