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.
The wild setting around Lough Veagh hosts the largest herd of Red Deer in Europe and since 2001 is home to Ireland’s only Golden Eagles.
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 beautifully located tearoom in the castle courtyard open all year round, where one can enjoy delicious home baking freshly made in the castle kitchen.
Opening Times:
The park is open all year round
Visitor facilities: 09.15 to 17.15
24km north-west of Letterkenny and can be reached via the villages of Kilmacrennan or Churchill
Contact
Glenveagh National Park Pairc Náisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha
Churchill, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland
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