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Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre

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Connemara National Park Connemara National Park Connemara, Co Galway | Near the village of Letterfrack, Galway, Ireland

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Connemara National Park is one of Ireland's six National Parks. The Visitor Centre for the National Park is located beside Letterfrack Village. Entrance to the National Park grounds (trails), exhibition and Audio Visual is FREE OF CHARGE.

Suggested duration: 2-3 hours

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Connemara National Park Connemara National Park Connemara, Co Galway | Near the village of Letterfrack, Galway, Ireland

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SMW73

I’m in a wheelchair, how accessible is the National Park?

August 10, 2018|

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If your wheelchair is motorized, you will probably be OK. Mostly flat and rocky. Note - it will be a bumpy ride.

dom925

Are dogs welcomed here?

August 8, 2018|

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Yes, dogs are allowed and very welcome but you need to know that there are sheep's around you need to make sure that dog don't chase them ( farmers don't like that :) )

dom925

Are dogs welcomed here?

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Yes they are

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brisneylandkim

Brisbane, Australia

Donegal vs Mayo - Any Suggestions? (8 Replies)

I have a day in my itinerary around Ireland where I can't decide where to go. I loved Donegal the last time I visited but I'd like to visit somewhere new (but perhaps similar on the coastline). I've also visited Galway twice and though lovely I feel it's a bit of a younger scene so I don't think I want to go there again. The guide books, etc. have awesome info but it's overwhelming trying to decide so I figure I'd go to actual travellers/residents for your ideas. I'm driving from Dublin...More

June 01, 2013|

Response fromtreaclebob|

Just on the point of car rental excess charges for driving into the North, maybe check that out as I don't think you've got it right. My understanding is that the excess charges apply only if you want to drop off your vehicle, say, in the North after renting it in the South. Merely driving through shouldn't cost anything extra.

Tsquared

Ottawa, Canada

Advice on Itinerary and Hikes (7 Replies)

Hello, We are heading to Ireland in August for the first time. 14 nights with car and 4 days in Dublin. Current plan is 4/5 nights in Co. Donegal, 1 night in Co. Mayo, 4/5 nights in Co. Galway 4 nights in Co. Clare We would really like to "experience" a small part of Ireland rather than drive every day and say we "saw" all of the country. We know that we will be back, so we decided to focus on a few counties. Donegal hikes: Glenveagh National Park, Slieve Schnact, Blue Stack...More

July 10, 2006|

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HI Tsquared, What airport do you arrive at and from what one do you depart? Answer might help the Forum advisors to firm up arrangements for you. Donegal 4/5 nights. You want to see Glenveagh, Bluestacks, Poison Glen, Sliabh Sneacht. Add in South Donegal --highest sea cliffs in Europe at Sliabh League, Glencolmcille for beauty and culture; Carrick to Ardara via Glengesh Pass --lovely. Sliabh Sneacht is in Inishowen -- not much to see at it but.... When there visit much or all of...More

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Denver, Colorado

Need trip planning guidance (Ireland with 10 year old) (3 Replies)

Hi, My family, which includes a 10 year old girl, is heading to Ireland for 10 nights. We will spend 3 nights in Dublin visiting friends and are struggling to plan the other 7 nights. We do not want to be moving every night so are looking for a 3 (or maybe 4) places to visit. We are thinking much of the time will be in the SW of the country. We want to enjoy the countryside, the quaint towns, listen to music, sit in pubs, hike, kayak or canoe, take a horseback ride and possibly bike (if...More

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Guess your 10yr old isn't paying otherwise Ballyseede might appeal a bit more. might also make more sense. Dublin to Kilkenny via whichever of many routes. Kilkenny to Cork area, Kinsale is an option but Fota (Cobh?) has a wildlife park or Blarney has a Castle with great grounds. Cork area to Killarney, for a couple of nights? Drive the Dingle Peninsula on the way to Ballyseede. Ballyseede to Dublin.

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BawnyD

Waterford, Ireland

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Reviewed today

Picturesque landscape - even in the blustery rain

Bleak, exposed, wild landscape. Be careful of hikes from national park - full Diamond Hill loop is nearly 7km, and involves scaling the ridge up the mountain. We misread the map and were forced to turn around. Will be back to complete in the summer....More

Date of experience: December 2018

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2018LeeKil

County Mayo, Ireland

276

Reviewed yesterday

Amazing views

An easy walk along the rugged landscape of Connemara National Park, and its all mapped out for you. Unspoilt scenery as far as the eye can see. Can't wait to go back.

Date of experience: March 2018

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Bruce M

Sydney, Australia

727289

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

One of the great Irish national parks

Located about an hour's drive up from Galway, it's well worth the time to get up there. Not only is there good hiking trails out of the National Park's centre at Letterfrack, but there is the stunning Abbey at nearby Kylemore which is aBout 3km...More

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank Bruce M

Amistad1234

11036

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Wonderful visit

Family of five visiting from US. Was a day trip out of Galway. The boys did the long hike up to the summit while the women stayed closer to the entrance and did the short loop. The tea room is a great spot to warm...More

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davidaedwards-au

Melbourne, Australia

4315

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Well worth a walk if the weather is ok

I spent a few hours walking some of the trails in the National Park earlier this month after having passed by on a motorcycle tour earlier this year. There are a variety of walks you can do from a short sheltered walk through the lower...More

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molllyduff

Cork, Ireland

157

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

What a beautiful place

Paid a quick visit to this area soly to do the walk It was a pleasant day with a little light rain The park was beautiful to drive through and when we got to the centre the walk was just perfect Beautiful views and very...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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Danielle M

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

5419

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Surprising highlight of my trip

Absolutely stunning alien landscape. I had many ideas of what would be my favorite part of Ireland, but this was one I didn't see coming.

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gibson737

6615

Definitely worth a visit.

There are three hiking trails distinguished by duration. We took the middle one which was expected to take 60 minutes and even though we walked at a casual pace, we completed it in less than 45 minutes - I suppose we should have stopped and...More

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Geraldine H

713

A disappointment

What happened to Connemara National Park? I thought it used to be much bigger. To me, it seemed very contained and cordoned off. The walks seemed limited and to cap it off there was a hideous, high boundary fence that reminded me of a prison...More

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304gaz

Galway, Ireland

114

Informative visitor's centre

Informative visitor's centre and clearly marked walkways, including up to the top of Diamond Hill, which has excellent views. Also good to see the Centre has made accessible the graveyard of the Letterfrack Industrial School, where so many youngsters were effectively incarcerated not so long...More

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