Glenveagh National ParkGlenveagh, Co. Donegal
Glenveagh National Park lies in the heart of the Derryveagh Mountains in the north-west of Co. Donegal. It is a remote and hauntingly beautiful wilderness of rugged mountains and pristine lakes. The Park, over 16,000 hectares in extent consists of three areas. The largest of these is the former Glenveagh Estate, including most of the Derryveagh Mountains. To the west are the quartzite hills around Crocknafarragh and to the south, the peatlands of Lough Barra bog, Meenachullion and Crockastoller.
Spring Events 2013
Annual Dawn Chorus Walk
Sunday 5th May at 5am
Start the day with the beautiful sounds of the birds.
Bring a breakfast picnic and we'll pop the kettle on!
Adults €5. Children Free.
To book, see details below.
Fun for all the family on both Sunday 5th & Monday 6th May!
Traditional Music, Birds of Prey, Weaponary Display and Nature Room with childrens activities open at the Castle.
Craft Stalls and Workshops at the Visitor Centre.
Bird Nest Making at the Log Cabin for Children
Ghosties & Ghoulies!
Long Legged Beasties and Things that go Bump in the night...
Special Show on 18th May at the Castle 8pm.
Booking Essential. Details below.
Derryveagh Eviction Walk
Saturday 1st June
(Booking essential)
Doneagl Camerata String Quintet
in concert at the castle at 8pm on Saturday 14th June
(Booking essential)
Check our web site for details on our June Bank Holiday events
Glenveagh Castle
Built in the years 1870 to 1873, the castle consists of a four storey rectangular keep. Access to the interior is by tour only. Morning and afternoon teas are served in the Castle tearooms.
Admission Prices
Gardens & Park: Free
Castle: Adult €5.00; Child/Student €2.00; Groups/Seniors €3.00; Family €10.00.
Shuttle Bus Available at just €3.00 Adult / €2.00 Concession.
Opening Times
The National Park is open to the public all year round, apart from Good Friday and Christmas Week.
10.00am to 6.00pm March to October (last admission 5pm)
9am to 5pm October to March (last admission 4pm)
Contact Glenveagh National ParkTelephone:(074) 9137090 Please mention FunDays.ie
International: +353 74 9137090
Email: glenveaghbookings@ahg.gov.ie
Website: www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie
Visitor Reviews
Glenveagh national park is a really beautiful place and there is lots of walking grounds and historic sites so i would recommend you bring comfortable walking shoes. It is also nice for picnics although there is a tearoom. You can go on a tour around the house, which is really interesting. Great place
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