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Spring on the Donegal Coast Photography Tour

  • 29th May - 05th Jun, 2026

  • £3,669.00 / £550.00 Deposit

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Our Spring Photography Tour to Donegal with Charlie Waite and Damien Demolder will take place in May and June.

Tucked away in the northwestern corner of Ireland, even the Irish say that County Donegal (Dún na nGall) is a long way from anywhere – and most haven’t been there. The mountainous landscape forms a glorious barrier to the rest of the world, so the county remains unspoilt, largely untouched, nicely out-of-reach and spectacularly beautiful. The north west of the county, where our tour will take place, features dramatic contrasts of rock, undulating green hills and rolling Atlantic Ocean. So unworldly is the landscape around Malin Head that it was chosen as a location for scenes in Star Wars – the strikingly rugged and dramatic rock formations were surely formed on another planet and dropped to Earth.

Spring on the Donegal Coast Photography Tour

But the Donegal coast isn’t all hard edged rock. The county has some of the most beautiful beaches this side of the Caribbean, with fine white sands, windy dunes and lush backdrops painted with 40 shades of green. On this tour we’ll make the most of those beaches, that rolling green countryside as well as the rocky mountains, and we’ll visit some of the most visually spectacular landscapes Ireland has to offer.

Concentrating on the North and North West section of Donegal we’ll explore the Malin peninsular as it juts into the Atlantic Ocean, we’ll see where the forest runs down to the sea in Ards Forest Park and we’ll admire the majesty of Mount Erigal and Muckish Mountain from every direction, near and far. For castles and dramatic lakes we’ll spend a day roaming the protected landscape of The Glenveagh National Park, the Poisoned Glen and we’ll set the ruined church in Dunlewey against its stunning backdrop. You will have your breath taken away on more than one occasion on every day of this tour – and not only by the fresh Atlantic breezes!

Spring on the Donegal Coast Photography Tour
Spring on the Donegal Coast Photography Tour

As much as Donegal is famous for its greenery, the drama of the landscape will also suit those who prefer to work in monochrome, and fast-moving clouds and seas will present a delight for long shutter fans. The hourly rotation of each of the four seasons will mean we’ll never be bored, as conditions will change constantly and meaningfully to lend us a multitude of options without leaving the one spot.

In between our shutter clicks we’ll enjoy the warmth of the county’s hospitality, the freshness of the excellent seafood, the traditional music, as well, of course, as a drop or two of some of the finest ‘black stuff’ you’ll find anywhere. Donegal has a very strong sense of its own unique culture, its history and its language so you’ll see road signs in Gaeilge and hear it spoken on the local radio. And the only traffic jams we’ll encounter will involve sheep. 

  • Included

    • Accommodation - single occupancy

    • Breakfasts

    • Airport transfers from recommended flights

    • Transport during the tour

    • Entry fees

    • Tuition from Damien Demolder and Charlie Waite

  • Excluded

    • International flights

    • Meals not mentioned

    • Insurance

Tutored By

Tutored by Charlie Waite

Charlie Waite

 Tutored by Damien Demolder

Damien Demolder
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Luxury Editions

Essentially, a Luxury Editions tour is an exclusive micro learning group with five star tuition and treatment in all aspects of the tour. Each year a small number of ‘Luxury Editions’ tours will run where the group numbers no more than four photographers per tutor. Here the learning approach is more intensive where the leader is able to offer constant ‘hands-on guidance’ allowing them an opportunity to work in depth with each individual photographer in addition to working with the group on a collective basis. In addition to this, the accommodation will be of a high standard and special extras will be included. These tours are only taught by our long standing leaders who have years of experience and are highly sought after. If you would like to join a Luxury Edition tour, then the requirement would simply be a complete understanding of the workings of the camera and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop.

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Off the Beaten Track

Our 'Off the Beaten Track' tours cater for those more adventurous photographers who would like to get off the beaten track and explore roads untrodden or delve into the culture of a place. Groups are small and you can be assured that although the tour leader will have an in-depth knowledge of the location, you may veer off track if an unplanned photography opportunity presents itself! The tuition is five star on these tours. The accommodation varies on these tours from mid range hotels, shared cabins on a ship to basic and clean camps. Our priority is to get you to the best locations in time for the best shot and if this means camping half way up a mountain then so be it! Our 'Off the Beaten Track' tutors will have experience and knowledge of the area, so you can be assured that you will be completely taken care off to allow you to concentrate on that award winning image. If you would like to join an ‘Off the Beaten Track’ tour, then a good knowledge of your camera would be an advantage, but not essential, and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. We do also ask that you have a good level of fitness as these tours could involve a large amount of walking. Check each tours description for requirements.

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Classic

Our Classic tours are aimed at those who wish to discover unique locations, but at a more leisurely pace than the Off the Beaten Track tours. There will be ample time to immerse yourself in the location and spend time on your photography. Classic tours also focus on sunrise and sunset (which are optional for those who like to sleep in!) and have a slightly larger group size (max 8 per tutor) to allow the social side of photography to be appreciated. Tuition is five star and hotels are mid-high range depending on the tour. Every classic tour is different so do refer to the tour description for details of accommodation and locations visited. If you would like to join a ‘Classic’ tour, then a good knowledge of your camera would be an advantage, but not essential, and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. Fitness levels required vary depending on the tour so do check the exertion level under the description tab.

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City Tours

Interested in architectural photography or street photography? Do you get a buzz from photographing city life? Then a city tour is for you. We have a range of tours catering to various styles of photography including People/Street, Intentional Camera Movement, Iphoneography or Architectural photography. Tours range in length from weekend breaks, ideal for those who don’t have may days holiday left, or longer tours to allow yourself to truly explore the city. Our tutors have an in-depth knowledge of the location and will take you to undiscovered spots to ensure you come away with a varied selection of images that you are proud of. If you would like to join a ‘City’ tour, the requirement would simply be a complete understanding of the workings of the camera and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. Fitness levels required vary depending on the tour so do check the exertion level under the description tab.

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In a Day

Only got one day to spare or have already used up your ‘holiday’ budget? Join one of our ‘In a Day’ photography workshops and we will provide you with the knowledge, the views and the techniques for making the most of the light. You will go away not only having met some like minded people but most importantly having learnt something new and exciting about photography. You only need to bring a camera and an open mind! Our photography workshops are ideal for all levels of photographer from beginner to advanced. Please note these one day workshops are exclusive of VAT, this will be applied at the rate of 20% at the checkout.

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Easy - most locations are arrived at by vehicle, and most subjects and viewpoints are within easy reach. No particular level of fitness is required.

Moderate - these tours involve some walking, perhaps sometimes in towns, or on well developed trails. There may be a limited amount of uphill walking. Please advise if you have any fitness concerns.

Strenuous - these are tours which may include demanding levels of walking, including some prolonged or steep ascents and descents. Rough terrain (off the beaten track) may well be encountered. A reasonable level of fitness is required for these trips.

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