Páirc Naisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha - Glenveagh National Park

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About this place

Glenveagh ( glen-VAY; Irish: Gleann Bheatha, meaning 'glen of the birches') is the second-largest national park in all of Ireland. Located in County Donegal, it includes: Glenveagh Castle and its grounds; Lough Veagh; and much of the Derryveagh Mountains. National parks in Ireland conform to IUCN standards. As of 2024, Glenveagh is the only national park anywhere in Ulster, the northern province in Ireland.

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Getting There & Parking

Páirc Naisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha - Glenveagh National Park is located in County Donegal, roughly 173 km (2h 35m drive) from Belfast and 273 km (4h) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 807 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Glebe House and Gallery (1.0 km away).

Belfast173 km

~2h 35m drive

Galway265 km

~3h 55m drive

Dublin273 km

~4h drive

Nearest car park

807 m from landmark

Directions to car park ↗