Description
Atlantic Drive overlooking Tra Na Rossan Beach, Rosguill Peninsula, Downings, County Donegal, Ireland
On the ‘Atlantic Drive’ between Tranarossan & Downing’s can be found one of my personal favourite views in Donegal. These beautiful little traditional cottages are nestled in this lush green valley with surrounding wild prairies of purple heather in bloom which gently roll downwards onto the sandy shore below. I love how these emerald fields and ancient dry stone walls clamber up this jagged rocky hill which towers over the entire scene. In the Backdrop can be seen the turquoise waters of Tra Na Rossan Beach also watched over by its very own gigantic guardian hill.
I think what my mind observes in this scene, is how this little green valley with its cottages, fields, flowers, donkeys and purple heather would not be so beautiful nor even here! if it wasn’t sheltered by its guardian hills. These ancient rocky giants have sheltered and protected this little haven from the high winds and elements for eons.
It’s fascinating to think on how the elements can actually scorn nature such as the barren exposed tops of these hills, but to also see the beauty which has flourished at their bases due to the shelter they provide 
