Glenveagh - National Parks of Ireland
WEBGlenveagh National Park lies in the heart of County Donegal, among the wild and rugged landscape of the Derryveagh Mountains. Its pristine habitats and protected wildlife, and its trails taking in the stunning Victorian Castle and Gardens along Lough Veagh, make Glenveagh the ideal escape for lovers of the natural world.
Glenveagh - Wikipedia
WEBGlenveagh (/ ɡ l ɛ n ˈ v eɪ / glen-VAY; Irish: Gleann Bheatha, meaning "glen of the birches") is the second-largest national park in Ireland. Located in County Donegal, it includes Glenveagh Castle grounds, Lough Veagh, and much of the Derryveagh Mountains. National parks in Ireland conform to IUCN standards.
Glenveagh National Park: Walks, History + Map - The Irish Road …
WEBMar 13, 2024 · Opened to the public back in 1984, Glenveagh National Park boasts an impressive 16,000 hectares of parkland that’s perfect to explore on foot. It’s the second biggest park in Ireland and it’s full of forests, pristine lakes, the Glenveagh waterfall, rugged mountains and the fairytale-like Glenveagh Castle.
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WEBGlenveagh extends over 16,000 hectares of north Donegal, including the Derryveagh Mountains, the Poisoned Glen and part of Errigal Mountain. You have free access to roam from all points. Hill walking in Glenveagh can be challenging for novices, so explore our easy trails if you’re a beginner.
Visit Glenveagh National Park and Castle with Discover Ireland
WEBExplore the beautiful grounds and romantic castellated mansion at Glenveagh National Park and Castle in County Donegal. It is the most northerly of Ireland's six national parks and a must visit on a trip to Donegal.
Glenveagh National Park | Ireland.com
WEBGlenveagh National Park is the gem in the crown of County Donegal's many natural wonders. With a stunning Victorian castle, hiking trails and more, it's easy to see why.
About us - Glenveagh National Park - National Parks of Ireland
WEBGlenveagh National Park and Castle has a fascinating and eventful history, starting all the way back, before the early 17th century when the area was permanently settled. The history of Glenveagh, which is particularly relevant to the National Park, begins in 1857 when, John George Adair created the Glenveagh Estate.
Glenveagh National Park Travel Guide | Wilderness Ireland
WEBNov 12, 2020 · Glenveagh is the second largest national park in Ireland, covering 66 square miles of ground. Of the six national parks, Glenveagh National Park was the third to be founded, in 1984. In Irish, the name of the park is …
Glenveagh National Park | Activities in Donegal - Go Visit Donegal
WEBGlenveagh 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 which includes the Castle and Gardens. At the centre of the Park on the edge of Lough Veagh is Glenveagh Castle, a late 19th century castellated mansion, built as a hunting lodge. Information.
How to Visit Glenveagh National Park — LAIDBACK TRIP
WEBFeb 3, 2024 · Thanks to stunning scenery, easy access, and no entry fee, Glenveagh National Park is one of the top attractions in County Donegal. Without any doubt, the second-largest national park is a jewel of Ireland's wild north. It's home to rugged mountains, vast glens, native oak woods, gushing waterfalls, pristine lakes, and a …
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