Glenveagh National Park

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