Fishing Rossnowlagh strand is an excellent location for beach casting. Late evening is a good time to go fishing as the beach is quieter. Best spot is Carrickfad Rock and the species you can expect to hook include; flounder, plaice, dog fish and bass.
Cycling Rossnowlagh is on the Kingfisher Trail's coastal loop. Following back roads through the hills of Cashelard it arrives at the strand. The route back to Ballyshannon is along a further network of quiet lanes - perfect for care free cycling.
Golf Nearby at Murvagh, is the 18 hole, Donegal Golf Club. This links course,reputed to be the longest in Europe, has pine forests, the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop!
Walking Walking is a popular pastime in Rossnowlagh, both with locals and tourists. The 4km stretch of Rossnowlagh Strand is a great place to stroll and admire the views across Donegal Bay. For a longer walk, continue on past Carrickfad Rock and onto Murvagh, and another 3km of beach to walk along
Surfing & Swimming Rossnowlagh offers a Blue Flag Beach with lifeguard patrols in the summer months. It it therefore a popular spot for swimmers. Rossnowlagh is synonymous with surfing in Ireland. Back in the 1960's Rossnowlagh was the birth place of surfing in Ireland. Today it is popular with surfers and bodyboards, and equipment can be hired at the Surf Club.
