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The lane on the opposite side of the N13 from the Burt Church leads to western Inishowen (or you can head east to Bridgend and turn onto the R238). Whichever you choose, a couple of miles past Burnfoot is a signposted turning to INCH ISLAND , connected to the mainland by a causeway. This was once a strategic O'Doherty base, guarding Lough Swilly and the clan heartlands, and has a ruined castle to boot. If you have time for a detour, there are great views of the lough and the Inishowen coastline from the pier, while wetland habitats to the west of the island attract vast colonies of Whooper and Bewick swans and other waterfowl. Inch Island Stables (tel 077/60335) organizes riding holidays around the Inishowen 100. The beach at FAHAN , next stop on the mainland, is delightful, as are its monastic ruins. The first abbot was St Mura (one of six saints in the same family), and what remains today from his time is the St Mura cross slab , a spellbinding example of early Christian stone decoration. Long-stemmed Latin crosses are carved on both faces with typical Celtic interlacing. There's said to be a rare Greek inscription on the edge, but it's hard to locate. Restaurant St John's , as you enter the village, offers local seafood specialities, but expect to pay upwards of GBP20/?25.40, while the Railway Tavern cooks its food on an open wood burning firebox and has regular Friday night set dancing.
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