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Donegal Point description with the 14 m cave entry, 24 m exit, spider crabs, lobster and sandy-bottom visibility.
Donegal Point
Donegal Point cavern dive
Scuba DivingBoatAdvanced14m - 24m
Kelp forestWall
Local operator required
Local boat support helps place the drop on the north side of the headland and judge whether the cave is in condition.
Boat-access cavern dive with a short swim-through and a weather-sensitive headland entry.
About Donegal Point
Donegal Point is a boat cavern dive for experienced divers who want a compact headland route with a clear through-pass. The dive drops to the cave mouth, follows a roomy passage with spider crabs at the entrance, then opens back out on the far side of the point. It needs a calm sea state and a careful drop, because the headland can run turbulent and the overhead section rewards disciplined buoyancy.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Overhead environmentRestricted accessStrong currentSurge
Safety Notes
Treat the cave as an overhead environment, keep a disciplined turn point, and avoid the headland if the sea is rough.
Access Restrictions
Best done by boat with a careful drop on the north side of the headland; the point can be turbulent and the cave mouth needs calm conditions.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine access guidance and treat the promontory fort headland as a low-impact heritage area.
Where Is Donegal Point?
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Local Intel For Donegal Point
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A compact cavern dive with a roomy through-pass, spider crabs at the entrance and a sandy floor that keeps the route readable.
Freediving
Not suitable for freediving because the route runs into an overhead cavern.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the main feature sits under rock and needs scuba.
Wildlife at Donegal Point
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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Access · 2/5Challenging entry effort
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Aquatic Life · 4/5Great variety
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Facilities · 3/5Basic facilities
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Crowd / Popularity · 1/5Very quiet
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Current · 4/5Strong current
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Surge · 3/5Moderate surge
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