Glenveagh National Park, National park in County Donegal, Ireland.
Glenveagh National Park is a nature reserve in the Derryveagh Mountains featuring mountainous terrain, forests, and lakes with several walking trails throughout. The grounds include a castle with gardens and a visitor center offering exhibitions and refreshments.
Construction of a castle began in 1867 and led to the displacement of families from the region. This place later became protected as a park to preserve its natural landscape and wildlife.
The park's gardens display plants gathered from distant lands and reflect Victorian tastes in landscape design. You can see how European gardening traditions mixed with exotic species brought from abroad.
The park is open year-round and welcomes walking through the mountains and around the lakes. The visitor center serves as a good starting point to explore different trails and learn more about the area.
The park is home to Ireland's largest wild red deer population. It is also known for the return of golden eagles, which had disappeared from the region for many years.
Location: Ulster
Inception: 1984
Part of: Derryveagh Mountains
Website: https://nationalparks.ie/ga/glenveagh
GPS coordinates: 55.01667,-8.05000
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:02
This selection presents Ireland's natural landscapes and historic sites. The locations range from coastal cliffs and mountain ranges to medieval castles and lighthouses. The route covers all regions of Ireland and includes national parks, islands, walking trails and archaeological sites.
Ireland offers photographers a combination of historical structures, landscape formations and coastal sections. The island contains medieval fortresses such as Blarney Castle and Rock of Cashel, basalt formations at Giant's Causeway, and early medieval monastery sites at Glendalough. Trinity College Library in Dublin displays historical architecture, while Kilmainham Gaol provides insights into 19th and 20th century Irish history. Natural formations include the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare, rising 702 feet (214 meters) above the Atlantic, and the prehistoric burial mound at Newgrange in County Meath. The Dark Hedges in County Antrim form a tunnel of 18th century beech trees. National parks such as Killarney, Connemara and Glenveagh show different landscape types from lake districts to moorland. Coastal sections along the Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula, plus smaller locations like Hook Head Lighthouse and Cobh, complete the island's geographic range.
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