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Glen is a quiet place but has many interesting places, the beaches are really lovely, golden sand, clear water and quiet, there are also great walks all around. The folk village is well worth a visit (the café there serves lovely food) the pubs are friendly and the café on the main street serves nice food. Views are spectacular, there is a very good local woollen mill selling jumpers / jackets. The pilgrim route of St. Columba well worth investigating.

There are a range of activities available here, walking, hiking, watersports and climbing which is what we were doing. There are several loop and direct walks in the vicinity along with a number of unusual places to visit including a neolithic site and a monument to a shipwreck (near An Port). There are a number of climbing opportunities in the area including bouldering, trad climbing and sea stack climbing. Choose a good guide and professional advice if you don't have experience as some locations can be dangerous if not approached with care.

Glencolmcille is my "happy place" in Ireland. Rugged mountains, turbulent waves, smell of turf, quiet and private... whats not to like. I ate in the Glen Head and had a seriously gut busting, delicious home made burger, fantastic, friendly young staff who didn't bat an eyelid to me asking to eat outside. Personally I. just love the views, I never tire of them, I sat eating my burger with a sneaky glass of wine and thought to myself how bloody lucky I was to be able to sit in the evening sun and watch the sunset. it's not difficult to get around Glen because once the road runs out.. that's it you are driving off the edge of Ireland. If you are on your own, just enjoy it.. go to Slieve League Cliffs in Teeling, hill walking, just chill and relax and take. lots of photos .

Glencolumbkille is a remarkably remote town sitting at what seems to be the end of the world otherwise known as Rossan Point. The town is especially notable for the Glencolumbkille Folk Village, a collection of 18th and 19th century thatched white cottages with genuine period settings. The Folk Village is closed during winter months so it might be best to visit before the end of September. During the winter months it is best to go to Ardara or Carrick for restaurants.

Our hosts had many ideas and tips. They were interesting people. We loved the Slieve League climb. We enjoyed the woollen mill. We had a hoot at Rusty Mackeral restaurant. As we left, we went on an interesting drive to Port. Beautiful quiet spot. Isolated and lovely

Hosts are very personable and eager to share knowledge of the area so that you have the best touring experience possible. Very large facility with large common kitchen for some self catering and a large lounge on the second floor.