Connemara National Park
Category: Families, Outdoors, Nature/Wildlife, Free
Type: Parks & Gardens, Visitor Centres
Letterfrack
Connemara
Co Galway
Connemara
Co Galway
Tel: +353 95 41323
Please mention ireland-guide.com when enquiring.
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.
Connemara National Park
Georgina Campbell
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.
Opening Time:
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
Admission Charge:
Free
Map markers
You are here
Distance
- 10km
- 25km
- 50km
Directions
The visitor centre & main park entrance is in Letterfrack on the N59 Clifden to Westport RoadView Similar Tourist Attractions
- Tayto Park
- National Sea Life Centre
- Somme Heritage Centre
- Croke Park & GAA Museum
- National Transport Museum
- Craggaunowen - The Living Past
- Cliffs of Moher - Visitor Experience
- Newgrange & Knowth - Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre
- Titanic Belfast
- Dingle Oceanworld
- Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre
- Trim Castle
- Enniskillen Castle Museum
- Adare Heritage Centre
- Leopardstown Racecourse
- Skerries Mills
- Giants Causeway
- The Blascaoid Centre - Ionad an Bhlascaoid Mhoir
- Ferns Castle
- Avondale House & Forest Park
- Wexford Wildfowl Reserve
- Edmund Rice Heritage Centre
- National Aquatic Centre - AquaZone
- Dunmore Cave
- Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens
- Emo Court
- Tintern Abbey
- Connemara National Park
- Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre
- Farmleigh House & Estate
- Larne Museum & Arts Centre
- Chester Beatty Library
- Garylough Mill
- National Gallery of Ireland
- Wicklow Mountains National Park
- Dublinia
- Ormond Castle
- Caherconnell Fort
- Cahir Castle
- Ardfert Cathedral
- Gallarus Oratory & Gallarus Castle
- Castle Ward House & Demesne
- Navan Centre & Fort
- Boyle Abbey
- Charles Fort
- Belleek Pottery Visitor Centre
- Waterways Ireland Visitor Centre
- Viking Splash Tours
- Florence Court
- Dublin City Hall - Story of the Capital
- Rothe House & Garden
- Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium
- Aillwee Cave
- Glenveagh National Park
- The Burren Centre - Gateway to the Burren
- Swiss Cottage
- National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
- Armagh County Museum
- Armagh Planetarium
- National Wax Museum Plus
- Derrynane House
- Government Buildings
- Portumna Castle & Gardens
- Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
- Ceide Fields
- Lahinch Seaworld & Leisure Centre
- Doneraile Wildlife Park
- House of Waterford Crystal
- Ennis Friary
- VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art & The George Bernard Shaw Theatre
- The Butlers Chocolate Experience
- Crag Cave
- King Johns Castle
- National Museum of Ireland - Country Life
- Glebe House & Gallery - The Derek Hill Collection
- Adare Castle
- The Main Guard
- Aughnanure Castle
- Coole Park
- Rock of Cashel
- King House
- National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
- Muckross House & Gardens & Traditional Farm
- Glendalough
- Killarney National Park
- St Marys Church
- Donegal County Museum
- Dungarvan Castle
- Phoenix Park Visitor Centre - Ashtown Castle
- Thomond Park Stadium
- Burren National Park
- Westport House, Gardens & Pirate Adventure Park
- Imaginosity - Dublins Children Museum
- St Marys Abbey
- Scattery Island Centre
- Ros Tapestry Exhibition Centre
- Castlecomer Discovery Park
- The Hunt Museum
- Exploris Aquarium & Seal Sanctuary
- Tower Museum
- Malahide Castle
- Arigna Mining Experience
- Battle of the Boyne
- Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) - Royal Hospital Kilmainham
- Eagles Flying
- Saint Patricks Cathedral
- Roscrea Castle & Heritage Centre
- Belfast Zoo
- Kilmainham Gaol
- Rathfarnham Castle
- Patrick Pearses Cottage
- Funtasia Bettystown
- Hook Lighthouse & Heritage Centre
- Listowel Castle
- Dwyer McAllister Cottage
- Athenry Castle
- Hill of Tara
- Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park
- Ballycroy National Park
- Lough Key Forest & Activity Park
- Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
- Dan OHaras Heritage & History Centre
- Aras an Uachtarain
- Dublin Zoo
- Queens University
- Clonmacnoise
- Old Mellifont Abbey
- Carrickfergus Museum
- Ulster Museum
- Kilkenny Castle
- Trinity College Dublin & Book of Kells
- Desmond Hall
- Skellig Experience Visitor Centre
- Castletown House
- Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship Famine Museum
- Ballyhack Castle
- Ross Castle
- Ulster American Folk Park
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge
- Barryscourt Castle
- Blarney Castle
- Fort Lucan
- The Science Gallery
- Cobh Heritage Centre
- Donegal Castle
- Reginalds Tower
- Xtreme.ie - Adventure Centre
- Dun Aonghasa
- National Library of Ireland
- Natural History Museum
- National Leprechaun Museum
- Funtasia Waterpark
- Number Twenty Nine - Georgian House Museum
- Sentry Hill & Visitor Centre
- Russborough House
- Clare Museum
- Pearse Museum & St. Endas Park
- Skellig Michael
- Maynooth Castle
- Hugh Lane Gallery
- National Photographic Archive
- Doolin Cave & Visitor Centre
- Skibbereen Heritage Centre
- Galway Atlantaquaria
- Ulster Folk & Transport Museum
- Phoenix Park
- Foynes Flying Boat Museum
- Mid Antrim Museum at The Braid
- Waterford & Suir Valley Heritage Railway
- Parkes Castle
- Iveagh Gardens
- Dunbrody Famine Ship
- Museum at the Mill
- Desmond Castle
- National Concert Hall
- Dromore Wood
- Cruachan Ai Heritage Centre
- John F Kennedy Arboretum
- Mizen Head Signal Station
- Kerry County Museum
- St Stephens Green
- Aviva Stadium
- Newmills Corn & Flax Mills
- Jerpoint Abbey
- Sligo Abbey
- Marble Arch Caves & Global Geopark
- Galway City Museum
- Lusk Heritage Centre
- The Ark
Local Recommendations
Hospitality
- Books at One Letterfrack
(0.3km)NW - Lodge Restaurant
(0.3km)NW - Rosleague Manor Hotel
(1.9km)SW - Kylemore Abbey, Kylemore Kitchen & Garden Teahouse
(3.9km)NE - Paddy Coynes Pub
(4.4km)NW - Connemara Hill Lamb
(5.3km)SE - Renvyle House Hotel - Connemara
(7.5km)NW - Clifden Station House Hotel
(8.4km)SW - Steam Café
(8.4km)SW - Foyles Hotel
(8.5km)SW - Guys Bar Clifden
(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 - Connemara
(16.8km) SW - Ballyconneely
(16.8km) SW - Cashel
(17.2km) SE - Roundstone
(17.2km) SE
Apps and Books
-
From Tide to Table by Georgina Campbell
Paperback edition of From Tide to Table - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Buying, Prep ...more...
Comments
There are currently no comments
Leave a comment
Not a member? Register for your free membership now!
Or leave a comment by logging in with: