Things To Do. Sea Angling Is a very popular activity in Lough Swilly. An abundance of wrecks and the depth of the channel ensure plenty of specimen catches. Cod, Pollock, Rays, Plaice and Monkfish can all be caught. If however you are after something bigger try fishing the famous Lough Swilly Tope just a few minutes steam from the pier. The annual Tope Fishing Festival is held in the first weekend in June. The Rathmullan Enterprise, a new charter boat is fully equipped with the latest electronic and navigational aids for finding and catching fish.   Fishing Sea Angling on Lough Swilly 074-9158131 or 074-9158129 for bookings Hire of charter boat "Enterprise 1" available at Rathmullan Pier. The boat is equipped with the latest electronics and navigational aids for catching fish. Wild Brown Trout Fishing 074-9159218 for bookings In a choice of four lakes on the Fanad Peninsula. Boats available for hire.   Game Angling The Northern region is a mecca for the game angler and boasts some of the finest salmon and trout angling in the country. The Lackagh and Lennon are two excellent spring salmon fisheries. The Lackagh with its headwaters in Glenveagh National Park produces quality Spring Salmon. The Lennon River flowing into Lough Swilly at Ramelton has historically been one of the best Spring Salmon fisheries in the country.   Walking For many walkers, Donegal is second to none among Ireland's generous collection of places to explore. Among Irelands peaks Donegal's mountains are quite modest in height but they lack nothing in scenic quality. Within an hours drive from Rathmullan the following walks are recommended.   Ards Forest Park - on a hilly peninsula reaching northeastwards in Sheephaven, this long established park embraces a wide variety of natural features an several archaeological and historic sites.   Melmore Head - at the tip of Rosguill Peninsula, undulating Melmore Head has grasslands rich in wild flowers in early summer and fine coastal views from the low steep sided hills. Duration 3 hours; Distance 10km   Slieve Snaght and the Poisoned Glen - a challenging valley and ridge walk high above the spectacular poisoned Glen with some of the finest views from any of Donegal's Peaks. Duration 6½ to 7 hours; Distance 14km (8.7 miles)     Errigal - a must in the Northwest. Climb the most easily recognisable mountain in Donegal for superb panoramic views. Duration 3 hours; Distance 8km (5 miles)   Muskish - steep climbs to the flat topped summit of a northern landmark open unto marvellous Duration 2½ to 3 hours; Distance 8km (5 miles)   Horn Head - an exhilarating and varied coast walk above dramatically beautiful cliffs and deep inlets and past quiet unspoiled beaches.     Yachting There is a proposed 100 berth marina planned for Rathmullan. Please watch this space for updated information.   Horse Riding     Trekking and carriage hire is available in Rathmullan.  Enjoy forest tracks, miles of beaches and quiet roads in magnificent scenery. Golden Sands Equestrian Centre, Rathmullan - 00353 (0) 74 58124 Also Black Horse Stables, Letterkenny - 00353 (0) 74 51327 Ashtree Stables, Cranford - 00353 (0) 74 53312    Bird Watching There are Bird Sanctuaries at Inch Island, Malin and Horn Head. Lough Swilly is full of birdlife including Sanderling, Curlew, Phalaropes and Slavanian Grebe. Nesting colonies of cormorant, shags, guillamots, razorbills and tern also frequent the lough. Dunfanaghy is perhaps the only place in Ireland where the corncrake can be heard in its natural habitat and an ornithologists delight, the Chuff bird, has been seen on the cliffs by Portnablagh.     Shopping Of course the best known product is Donegal handwoven tweed available from source at McNutts of Downings or Magees in Donegal Town. There is also wonderful linen, hand knits and Aran knits - The last National Knitting Centre is in Buncrana. Handmade Pottery, crystal glass and fine bone china are also made in the County. Woodturning, jewellery making, ironmongery and dollmaking provide other delightful craftwork.     Historical Interest, Culture & The Arts Heritage Centres, History Museums, Folk Museums, Archaeological Sites and National Monuments abound in Donegal, providing interest and enjoyment of Donegal's past. Letterykenny is home to the recently opened An Grianán Theatre, one of the finest theatres in Ireland. Remarkable folk art can be seen on Tory Island at the Tory School of Primitive Art. Strabane's American Trail Tour follows the fortunes of influential Irish Americans from the Northwest, beginning at the ancestral home of James Polk, 11th US President. With Enya, Clannad, Daniel O'Donnell, Dana, Joseph Locke and many others coming from this part of Ireland there are strong music ties with traditional sessions in many pubs.