Glenveagh Castle via the Bridle Path & Derryveagh Mountains — Glenveagh National Park/Páirc Naisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha
Glenveagh Castle via the Bridle Path & Derryveagh Mountains — Glenveagh National Park/Páirc Naisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha
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Glenveagh Castle via the Bridle Path & Derryveagh Mountains — Glenveagh National Park/Páirc Naisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha
04:32
16.4km
280m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Last updated: June 8, 2024
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Páirc Naisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha / Glenveagh National Park
Waypoints
Billy's Pit Car Park
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1.34 km
Bridle Path to Lough Veagh, Glenveagh National Park
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4.71 km
Astellen Waterfall
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8.21 km
Glenveagh Castle
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Then sit comfortably in the café and round off the tour with tea and cake.
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16.4 km
Billy's Pit Car Park
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Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
15.0 km
1.26 km
170 m
Surfaces
15.1 km
1.26 km
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Elevation
Highest point (240 m)
Lowest point (60 m)
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Trail Reviews
Glenveagh National Park (100 km²) consists of a valley and a large lake, with a beautiful, romantic castle and magnificent flower gardens. The granite castle – Glenveagh Castle – is very well preserved and offers regular guided tours. This tour leads from the hiking car park on the R254 through the Gleanveagh Valley, meaning "Valley of Life," to Lough Beagh. The route continues along the wooded shore of the lake to the castle and then returns the same way. The picturesque valley is covered with peat mosses and heather and includes several waterfalls, providing some variety from the long, rather monotonous trail. A beautiful, easy hike in Ireland's largest national park.