Explore Glenveagh National Park Pairc Náisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha

The Park, over 16,000 hectares is the former Glenveagh Estate and includes most of the Derryveagh Mountains.

Glenveagh National Park lies in the heart of the Derryveagh Mountains in the North-West of County Donegal. It is a remote and hauntingly beautiful wilderness of rugged mountains and pristine lakes. The Park, over 16,000 hectares is the former Glenveagh Estate, including most of the Derryveagh Mountains.

Take in the stunning Victorian Castle and Gardens along Lough Veagh, explore on the many varied walking trails, and experience the wildlife of the National Park as you explore in the woodlands, peatlands, upland areas, or along the lakes and rivers.

The Castle is surrounded by extensive, ornate and renowned gardens, with a rich variety of trees, shrubs and flowers from around the world. There is a restaurant at the Visitor Centre and a tearoom at the Castle and Gardens.

Highlights

Open Year Round

Opening Times:

The park is open all year round
Visit the website for up-to-date Castle and Visitor Centre opening details

Prices

Admission Prices:

Free Entry to the National Park, Rates apply for Castle Tours

Useful Information

Glenveagh offers trails for all ages and abilities. Check out our trails and remember the safety basics: check the weather before you set off, bring a map, and take along any essentials you’ll need for venturing into the hills.

Getting There

24km north-west of Letterkenny and can be reached via the villages of Kilmacrennan or Churchill

Map Location: 55.057588, -7.937687

Contact Glenveagh National Park–Pairc Náisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha

Churchill, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland

T: +353 (0)76 100 2537
W: www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie