The lady managing our cottage suggested taking the trip to Magilligan Point and the ferry to Greencastle, County Donegal in the Irish republic. The weather forecast had been good but low cloud and showers arrived which didn't help the photography.
After the 15 minute (and 15 pound return) ferry ride, we drove to Inch Island and took a couple of photos.
It was odd to see Gaelic on the road signs and speeds in kmh now that we are used to mph, and pay Euros for our coffee.
Look at this Hydrangea bush, such strong colours that we don't see in NZ.
The ferry left from Greencastle for our return trip across Lough Foyle (a sea inlet), then driving past the Magilligan prison and army firing range.
We then visited a National Trust property, Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne. Downhill is the name of the local town. This remarkable property was built from 1772 by Earl Bishop Fredick Hervey. Unfortunately it burnt out about 1880 and is now just a stone shell of what must have been a superb house.
Here is a view of the Mussenden Temple, built on the cliff top and intended as a library, and the view from the windows.
This is the view from the dining room of the house, looking up the Irish coast.
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