Connemara National Park, National park in County Galway, Ireland.
The park encompasses 2,000 hectares of mountains, bogs, heaths, grasslands, and woodlands within the Twelve Bens mountain range, featuring diverse ecosystems and geological formations.
The land belonged to Kylemore Abbey Estate and Letterfrack Industrial School before its establishment as a national park by the Irish government in 1980.
The preservation efforts reflect traditional Irish land management practices, maintaining natural habitats while allowing sustainable recreation and environmental education programs.
Visitors can choose from four marked walking trails of varying difficulty levels, starting at the main entrance near Letterfrack village along the N59 road.
The park contains Benbaun, the highest peak in County Galway at 725 meters, offering views across Ballynakill Harbour and the Atlantic Ocean.
Location: County Galway
Inception: 1980
Operator: National Parks and Wildlife Service
Address: Letterfrack, Co. Galway, Ireland Letterfrack
Phone: +3539541054
Website: https://nationalparks.ie/ga/connemara
GPS coordinates: 53.55111,-9.94472
Latest update: August 10, 2025 11:30
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 presents historical structures, landscapes, and coastal formations for photographers. Sites include cliffs, castles, libraries, parks, lighthouses, and waterfalls. The country offers medieval fortresses, basalt geological formations, and ancient monastery sites.
Kylemore Abbey
3.9 km
Clifden Castle
10.4 km
Uggool Beach
10.6 km
Bencollaghduff
9.7 km
Ardnagreevagh Wedge Tomb
8.2 km
Letterdeen Standing Stone
8.1 km
Christ Church, Clifden
8.8 km
St. Joseph's Church, Letterfrack
152 m
Church of the Seven Daughters, Cashleen
8.4 km
Ballinakill Church
6.4 km
Salrock Church
9.1 km
Henry Mausoleum
4.4 km
St Joseph's Church
8.4 km
Ardbear Bridge
9.9 km
Holy Trinity Church Errislannan
11.3 km
Keelkyle Bridge
1 km
Tomás Ó Faoláin Monument
8.8 km
Ballynahinch Church
9.6 km
Kylemore Church
4.3 km
St Thomas' Church
4 km
Tullywee Bridge
2.2 km
Owenduff Bridge
10.1 km
Ballinaboy Bridge
10.8 km
D'Arcy Monument
9.2 km
Christ Church
8.7 km
The Station House Museum Clifden
8.5 km
Ardbear Old Bridge
8.7 km
Kylemore Abbey Walled Garden
2.8 kmReviews
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