Connemara National Park
Category: Families, Outdoors, Nature/Wildlife, Free
Type: Parks & Gardens, Visitor Centres
Letterfrack
Connemara
Co Galway
Connemara
Co Galway
Tel: +353 95 41323
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Connemara National Park covers some 2,000 hectares (4,942 acres) of scenic mountains, expanses of bogs, heaths, grasslands and woodlands that is rich in wildlife.
Connemara National Park
Georgina Campbell
Situated near Letterfrack, Connemara National Park covers some 2,000 hectares (4,942 acres) of scenic mountains, expanses of bogs, heaths, grasslands and woodlands that is rich in wildlife. Some of the Park's mountains, namely Benbaun, Bencullagh, Benbrack and Muckanaght, are part of the famous Twelve Bens or Beanna Beola range. Attractions include exhibitions, nature trails, audio-visual show. In addition there is a summer programme of walks, talks and special events for younger visitors.
Opening Time:
The Park is open all year round. Visitor Centre: March-May daily, 10am-5.30pm; June-August daily, 9.30am-6.30pm. September-October daily 10am-5.30pm
Admission Charge:
Free
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Distance
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Directions
The visitor centre & main park entrance is in Letterfrack on the N59 Clifden to Westport RoadView Similar Tourist Attractions
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(0.0km)NE -
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(28.2km)NE -
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(38.7km)NE -
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(47.0km)NE -
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Golf Courses
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(18.7km) SW - Westport Golf Club
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(54.5km) NE
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(0.4km) NW - Moyard
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(11.5km) SE - Leenane
(16.8km) NE - Connemara
(16.8km) SW - Ballyconneely
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