Newmills Corn and Flax Mills

About this place

Newmills Corn and Flax Mills (Irish: An Muileann Úr – Muilte Arbhair agus Lín) is a grain mill located in County Donegal, Ireland. The mill is situated on the R250, Churchill road, beside Newmills Bridge on the south bank of the River Swilly, 5 kilometres west of Letterkenny in the small town of Milltown. It features one of the largest operating waterwheels in the country. The millrace is 1 km long and powers two separate millheels, one for grinding oats and barley and the other for flax.

Visitor Information

Admission

Free

Opening hours

Jun-Sep Tu-Su 10:00-17:15

Heritage status

Protected Heritage Site

Getting There & Parking

Newmills Corn and Flax Mills is located in County Donegal, roughly 161 km (2h 20m drive) from Belfast and 259 km (3h 50m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 56 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Gregory Hill (3.4 km away).