You’ll find Glenevin Waterfall (aka Clonmany Waterfall) hidden away on the Inishowen Peninsula near Ballyliffin.
It might not quite get as much attention as Donegal’s secret waterfall near Slieve League or Assaranca Waterfall, but a visit rarely disappoints.
It can be reached on the Glenevin Waterfall walk – a 1.5km liner, there-and-back trail that takes 30 minutes each way.
What to know before visiting Glenevin Waterfall
Photo left and bottom right: Gareth Wray. Top right: Shutterstock
Although a visit to Glenevin Waterfall in Donegal is fairly straightforward, there are a few need-to-knows that’ll make your visit that bit more enjoyable
1. Location
Glenevin Waterfall / Clonmany Waterfall is located just outside of Clonmany towards the northwestern side of the Inishowen Peninsula. It’s a 5-minute drive from Ballyliffin, a 20-minute drive from Buncrana and a 40-minute drive from Greencastle.
2. Parking + toilets
There is a small car park just off the main road in Clonmany (here on Google Maps). There’s a decent amount of parking here along with toilets just before you walk into the park.
3. Part of the Inishowen 100
The mighty Inishowen 100 drive is a route that takes you to the most impressive corners if the peninsula. You can do it over the course of a day, but it’s arguably best done in 2. Here’s a guide with a Google Map of the route.
The Glenevin Waterfall walk
Glenevin Waterfall / Clonmany Waterfall is one of the more impressive waterfalls in Donegal.
It stands at almost 40-ft tall and its skinny cascade of freshwater flows through the forest into a small stream.
Starting point
It begins from the car park right next to the Glen House B&B and shop and follows an easy gravel path through peaceful woodlands.
Difficulty
The Glenevin Waterfall walk follows a relatively flat path but do note that there’s a slight incline at times.
It should be doable for most fitness levels.
Length
The trail takes around 30 minutes each way, depending on pace.
It stretches for 1.5km from the car park to the falls and back again.
Things to do nearby
One of the beauties of Glenevin Waterfall is that it’s a short spin away from many of the most impressive beaches in Donegal along with plenty of historical sites.
Below, you’ll find a handful of things to see and do a stone’s throw from Clonmany Waterfall:
- Mamore Gap (10-minute drive): A steep road that passes through the Urris Hills
- Beaches galore (10-minute + drive): Pollan Strand (10-minutes), Buncrana Beach (20-minutes), Five Finger Strand (25-minutes), Lisfannon Beach (25-minutes), Culdaff Beach (25-minutes) and Kinnagoe Bay (35-minutes)
- Dunree Fort(20-minute drive): An old defensive fort that houses a military museum
- Malin Head(35-minute drive): The northernmost point in Ireland and one of the top Donegal attractions
Keith O’Hara has lived in Ireland for 35 years and has spent much of the last 13 creating what is now The Irish Road Trip guide. Over the years, the website has published thousands of meticulously researched Ireland travel guides, welcoming 40 million+ visitors along the way. In 2022, the Irish Road Trip team published the world’s largest collection of Irish Road Trip itineraries. Keith lives in Dublin with his dog Toby and finds writing in the 3rd person minus craic altogether.