Bloody Foreland (Gweedore)
Site Overview
The Bloody Foreland near Gweedore is a remote stretch of granite boulders and reef with pollack, wrasse, dogfish and anemones in clear north-west water. Scenic and uncrowded, it is a satisfying intermediate dive for those exploring the Donegal coast away from the famous wrecks. Reached by boat or shore, it captures the wild beauty of the Gaeltacht shoreline. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for the power of the Atlantic, and remains a favourite among Irish divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for the power of the Atlantic, and remains a favourite among Irish divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for the power of the Atlantic, and remains a favourite among Irish divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for the power of the Atlantic, and remains a favourite among Irish divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for the power of the Atlantic, and remains a favourite among Irish divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for the power of the Atlantic, and remains a favourite among Irish divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for the power of the Atlantic, and remains a favourite among Irish divers.
Dive Briefing
"Brief on the reef, current and DSMB. Descend along the boulders controlling buoyancy, keep fins off the substrate, and use a torch for the small life. Ascend with a safety stop and deploy the marker for the boat. Mind the moderate current and remote setting. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point."
Signature Marine Life
Pollack
Pollachius pollachius
Best: Year-round
Wrasse
Symphodus melops
Best: Year-round
Dogfish
Scyliorhinus canicula
Best: Year-round
Corkwing Wrasse
Symphodus melops
Best: Year-round
Anemone
Urticina felina
Best: Year-round
Safety & Hazards
- Moderate current
- Surge at entry
- Cold water
- Remote coast
- Boat traffic
- Fragile reef
Traveler Notes
Who is this for?
For intermediate divers with drysuit experience who want a scenic, uncrowded reef dive. A good complement to the Donegal wrecks. It suits confident cold-water divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich invertebrate life over tropical abundance. It suits confident cold-water divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich invertebrate life over tropical abundance. It suits confident cold-water divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich invertebrate life over tropical abundance. It suits confident cold-water divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich invertebrate life over tropical abundance. It suits confident cold-water divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich invertebrate life over tropical abundance.
Quick Stats
Dive Logistics
- Gweedore Dive
Photography Info
Best for: wide_angle, macro
Nearby Stay
Rathmullan House
Rathmullan • 5km away
McGrorys Hotel
Buncrana • 10km away