Connemara National Park

Connemara National Park covers some 2,000 hectares (4,942 acres) of scenic mountains, expanses of bogs, heaths, grasslands and woodlands that is rich in wildlife.

Situated near Letterfrack, Connemara National Park covers some 2,000 hectares (4,942 acres) of scenic mountains, expanses of bogs, heaths, grasslands and woodlands that is rich in wildlife. Some of the Park's mountains, namely Benbaun, Bencullagh, Benbrack and Muckanaght, are part of the famous Twelve Bens or Beanna Beola range. Attractions include exhibitions, nature trails, audio-visual show. In addition there is a summer programme of walks, talks and special events for younger visitors.

The Park is open all year round. Visitor Centre: March-May daily, 10am-5.30pm; June-August daily, 9.30am-6.30pm. September-October daily 10am-5.30pm

Free

View Similar Tourist Attractions

• Caherconnell Fort
• National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
• Dublin City Hall - Story of the Capital
• Hill of Tara
• Kerry County Museum
• St Stephens Green
• Museum at the Mill
• Croke Park & GAA Museum
• Adare Castle
• Skellig Michael
• Aviva Stadium
• Aras an Uachtarain
• Tower Museum
• Ardfert Cathedral
• Dwyer McAllister Cottage
• Kilmainham Gaol
• Ballyhack Castle
• Dungarvan Castle
• Battle of the Boyne
• Parkes Castle
• Sentry Hill & Visitor Centre
• Ulster American Folk Park
• Phoenix Park
• Christ Church Cathedral
• The Blascaoid Centre - Ionad an Bhlascaoid Mhoir
• Waterways Ireland Visitor Centre
• Barryscourt Castle
• Skerries Mills
• Exploris Aquarium & Seal Sanctuary
• Saint Patricks Cathedral
• National Gallery of Ireland
• Queens University
• Aughnanure Castle
• Florence Court
• Killarney National Park
• Portumna Castle & Gardens
• Dingle Oceanworld
• Listowel Castle
• Somme Heritage Centre
• National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
• Hugh Lane Gallery
• Marble Arch Caves & Global Geopark
• Lough Key Forest & Activity Park
• Derrynane House
• Foynes Flying Boat Museum
• Swiss Cottage
• Crag Cave
• National Concert Hall
• Larne Museum & Arts Centre
• Funtasia Bettystown
• Maynooth Castle
• Thomond Park Stadium
• Scattery Island Centre
• Rathfarnham Castle
• Ulster Folk & Transport Museum
• Lahinch Seaworld & Leisure Centre
• Clonmacnoise
• Iveagh Gardens
• The Burren Centre - Gateway to the Burren
• Glebe House & Gallery - The Derek Hill Collection
• Tayto Park
• Boyle Abbey
• Charles Fort
• Funtasia Waterpark
• Patrick Pearses Cottage
• Wicklow Mountains National Park
• Skellig Experience Visitor Centre
• Muckross House & Gardens & Traditional Farm
• Old Mellifont Abbey
• Adare Heritage Centre
• National Museum of Ireland - Country Life
• Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) - Royal Hospital Kilmainham
• Doneraile Wildlife Park
• Castle Ward House & Demesne
• Glendalough
• Government Buildings
• Blarney Castle
• Craggaunowen - The Living Past
• Clare Museum
• National Photographic Archive
• Waterford & Suir Valley Heritage Railway
• Galway City Museum
• Dun Aonghasa
• Doolin Cave & Visitor Centre
• Mid Antrim Museum at The Braid
• Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
• Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens
• Eagles Flying
• Coole Park
• Cliffs of Moher - Visitor Experience
• Carrickfergus Museum
• Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park
• National Leprechaun Museum
• Desmond Hall
• National Library of Ireland
• Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship Famine Museum
• Cruachan Ai Heritage Centre
• John F Kennedy Arboretum
• Desmond Castle
• Burren National Park
• Westport House, Gardens & Pirate Adventure Park
• Dublinia
• Dunbrody Famine Ship
• The Main Guard
• Imaginosity - Dublins Children Museum
• Ormond Castle
• Donegal County Museum
• Dublin Zoo
• Navan Centre & Fort
• Aillwee Cave
• Gallarus Oratory & Gallarus Castle
• Malahide Castle
• St Marys Church
• Glenveagh National Park
• House of Waterford Crystal
• Tintern Abbey
• Castletown House
• Mizen Head Signal Station
• Russborough House
• Dromore Wood
• King Johns Castle
• Dan OHaras Heritage & History Centre
• National Aquatic Centre - AquaZone
• Donegal Castle
• Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre
• Phoenix Park Visitor Centre - Ashtown Castle
• Cobh Heritage Centre
• Trinity College Dublin & Book of Kells
• Connemara National Park
• Ros Tapestry Exhibition Centre
• Pearse Museum & St. Endas Park
• The Science Gallery
• Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre
• Titanic Belfast
• Sligo Abbey
• Cahir Castle
• Garylough Mill
• Hook Lighthouse & Heritage Centre
• The Butlers Chocolate Experience
• Farmleigh House & Estate
• Skibbereen Heritage Centre
• VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art & The George Bernard Shaw Theatre
• Emo Court
• St Marys Abbey
• Dunmore Cave
• Armagh Planetarium
• Kilkenny Castle
• Castlecomer Discovery Park
• Newgrange & Knowth - Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre
• Enniskillen Castle Museum
• Xtreme.ie - Adventure Centre
• Lusk Heritage Centre
• Ennis Friary
• Ballycroy National Park
• Edmund Rice Heritage Centre
• Arigna Mining Experience
• Chester Beatty Library
• King House
• Leopardstown Racecourse
• Viking Splash Tours
• National Sea Life Centre
• National Transport Museum
• Ulster Museum
• Ferns Castle
• Trim Castle
• Armagh County Museum
• Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium
• Belfast Zoo
• Fort Lucan
• Number Twenty Nine - Georgian House Museum
• Belleek Pottery Visitor Centre
• Rothe House & Garden
• Reginalds Tower
• Avondale House & Forest Park
• Ceide Fields
• Natural History Museum
• Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
• Ross Castle
• Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge
• Rock of Cashel
• National Wax Museum Plus
• Giants Causeway
• Galway Atlantaquaria
• The Ark
• Roscrea Castle & Heritage Centre
• Wexford Wildfowl Reserve
• Newmills Corn & Flax Mills
• Athenry Castle
• Jerpoint Abbey
• The Hunt Museum

Local Recommendations

Hospitality

• Lodge Restaurant
  (0.3km)NW
• Rosleague Manor Hotel
  (1.9km)SW
• Kylemore Abbey, Mitchell's Café & Garden Tea House
  (3.9km)NE
• Paddy Coynes Pub
  (4.4km)NW
• The Maol Reidh Hotel
  (4.4km)NW
• Connemara Hill Lamb
  (5.3km)SE
• Renvyle House Hotel
  (7.5km)NW
• Clifden Station House Hotel
  (8.4km)SW
• Steam Café
  (8.4km)SW
• Foyles Hotel
  (8.5km)SW
• Guys Bar and Snug
  (8.6km)SW
• Connemara Hamper, The
  (8.6km)SW
• Mitchell's Restaurant
  (8.6km)SW
• The Lamplight
  (8.6km)SW
• Sea Mist House
  (8.7km)SW
• Blue Quay Rooms
  (8.7km)SW
• Abbeyglen Castle Hotel
  (9.0km)SW
• The Quay House
  (9.1km)SW
• Mallmore Country House
  (9.4km)SW
• Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant
  (10.3km)SW

Self Catering

• Delphi Lodge - Boat House Cottages & Wren Cottage
  (15.9km)NE
• Rosturk Woods & Waterfall House
  (42.3km)NE
• Railway Cottage
  (42.8km)SE
• Bayview Apartment
  (44.5km)SE

Farmers Markets

• Roundstone Country - Co Galway - Sundays
  (17.3km)SE
• Louisburgh - Co Mayo - Fridays
  (25.3km)NE
• Westport Country - Co Mayo - Thursdays
  (39.3km)NE
• Westport Food & Craft - Co Mayo - Saturdays
  (39.4km)NE
• The Village - Oughterard, Co Galway
  (43.3km)SE
• Castlebar - Co Mayo
  (54.3km)NE

Tourist Attractions

• Connemara National Park
  (0.0km)NE
• Dan OHaras Heritage & History Centre
  (8.5km)NE
• Patrick Pearses Cottage
  (28.2km)NE
• Westport House, Gardens & Pirate Adventure Park
  (38.7km)NE
• Aughnanure Castle
  (47.0km)NE
• Dun Aonghasa
  (48.8km)NE

Golf Courses

• Connemara Golf Club
  (18.7km) SW
• Westport Golf Club
  (38.5km) NE
• Castlebar Golf Club
  (54.5km) NE

Gardens

• Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
  (3.9km)NE
• Ballynahinch Castle Hotel & Garden
  (11.5km)SE
• Cashel House Hotel & Gardens
  (17.2km)SE
• Ashford Castle Hotel & Gardens
  (43.5km)SE
• Caher Bridge Garden
  (66.0km)SE

Nearby Towns/Areas

• Letterfrack
  (0.4km) NW
• Moyard
  (3.2km) SW
• Renvyle
  (7.5km) NW
• Clifden
  (8.4km) SW
• Recess
  (11.5km) SE
• Leenane
  (16.8km) NE
• Ballyconneely
  (16.8km) SW
• Connemara
  (16.8km) SW
• Cashel
  (17.2km) SE
• Roundstone
  (17.2km) SE