Connemara National Park

The Connemara horizon is dominated by more than fifty magnificent mountains in four tightly packed ranges, the Twelve Bens, Maum Turks, Partry and Sheffrey. Diamond Hill in the Connemara National Park, with its wood and cut stone path, offers a very safe way to go hill-walking.

500 metres high, Diamond Hill rises above the small village of Letterfrack. This is one of the finest hikes in the country. It commands huge ocean, island and mountain views in all directions. From its sharp edge summit it looks down on Kylemore Abbey and deep into the Twelve Bens mountain range. On the slopes of the mountain are the remains of an abandoned 19th century farm and a megalithic tomb built by the first farmers of the area 5,000 years ago.

When you first see the park, watched over by its cone-shaped mountain, Diamond Hill, you will be impressed by its stunning beauty. Enjoy the picnic area, children’s playground and tea room, visit the exhibition on Connemara’s landscape, audiovisual show and Connemara ponies or take part in one of the July and August activities: Guided Nature Walks; History and Management of Connemara Ponies; Fun with Nature for Kids.

The Visitor Centre is open daily from March to October and the Park grounds are open all year round. Admission is free. Don’t forget to bring appropriate footwear and rainwear.

Tel: +353 (0)95 41323 / 41054

Connemara National Park September Activities

Diamond Hill Explorers Club – Sundays at 12noon

1^st & 22^nd September             Furry, Woolley & Wild Beasts              suitable for 5 to 12yrs

8^th September                         Dig it Archaeology                              suitable for 5 to 12yrs

15^th September                       Nature Crazy Camera Kids                  suitable for 5 to 12yrs

29^th September                       Open your eyes to nature                  suitable for 5 to 12yrs

Walks –Saturdays at 11am

7^th September                         Exploring Ellis Wood

14^th September                      View Archaeology through new eyes in the park

21^st September                       Wondering the Bog Road

28^th September                       An Archaeological tour of the North East section of the park (not confirmed)

Walks – Sundays at 3pm

1^st September                         View Archaeology through new eyes in the park

8^th September                         Mammals of the Park

15^th September                       An Archaeological tour of the western section of the park

22^nd September                      Finding Flora & Fauna

29^th September                       Walk through history with the notable people of Connemara

Talks – Saturday at 3pm

Sept 7^th            A Prehistoric Community on Garraunban Ridge        Helen Riekstins

Sunday Sept 8^th          If the walls could speak – The history of an original Clifden House

Breandan O’Scanaill

Sept 14^th         Navigating the hills of Connemara                 Eamonn McLoughlin

Sept 21^st          Making your garden wildlife friendly             Breandan O’Scanaill

All activities are free of charge.
Walking boots / rainwear required on all the walks.
Children’s activities are suitable for 5-10 years old.
Adult must remain with child at all times.