Glenveagh National Park Day Walk

About This Tour

Glenveagh National Park is Donegal's most treasured landscape — a vast wilderness of mountains, lakes, and ancient woodland surrounding the romantic Victorian Glenveagh Castle. This guided day walk explores the park's hidden corners, from the shores of Lough Veagh to the high ridges above the castle with panoramic views across Donegal. Your guide will point out red deer, golden eagles, and rare bog plants. The walk ends with a visit to the castle gardens, one of the finest in Ireland.

What's Included

• Expert local guide
• Glenveagh Castle entry
• Route notes
• Post-walk refreshments

Tour Details

This guided walking tour covers 10 km over 1 day and is rated Easy in difficulty. The tour starts in Glenveagh Visitor Centre and ends in Glenveagh Castle.

About the Trail

This tour follows the Glenveagh National Park — Explore Donegal's crown jewel — a fairy-tale landscape of mountains, lakes, and ancient oak woodland surrounding the romantic Glenveagh Castle.

About the Region

This tour takes place in the Donegal region. Ireland's wild northwest — home to Slieve League (Europe's highest sea cliffs), Glenveagh National Park, and untamed Atlantic coastline.