Glenveagh Deer Forest, Forest reserve in County Donegal, Ireland.
Glenveagh Deer Forest encompasses 16,000 acres of diverse landscapes with woodlands, lakes, hills, and extensive heathlands within Glenveagh National Park.
John George Adair established the estate in the early 1800s, later building Glenveagh Castle as a hunting lodge modeled after Scotland's Balmoral Castle.
The forest carries the legacy of local resistance, as residents named Adair 'Black Jack' following his eviction of tenant families during the Great Famine period.
Multiple entry points connect to walking trails of varying difficulty levels, with dedicated picnic areas and visitor facilities throughout the protected grounds.
The forest maintains Ireland's largest red deer population and serves as a reintroduction site for golden eagles, which returned to the area in 2000.
Location: County Donegal
Address: Glenveagh Deer Forest, Glenbeagh, Co. Donegal, Ireland
GPS coordinates: 55.01417,-8.00278
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:08
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