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Glenveagh National Park

Glenveagh National Park is a national park in Ireland, established in 1984, covering 170 km² (65 sq mi). It is the #2 largest of Ireland's 8 national parks.

Area
170 km²
Established
1984
Nearest airport
CFN · 19 km
Glenveagh National Park
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Nearest airports to Glenveagh National Park

  1. 1
    Donegal Airport Flag of IrelandDonegal, Ireland Airports in Ireland
    CFN19 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    City of Derry Airport Flag of United KingdomDerry, Derry and Strabane, United Kingdom Airports in United Kingdom
    LDY57 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Belfast International Airport Flag of United KingdomBelfast, United Kingdom Airports in United KingdomTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    BFS124 kmstraight line

More about Glenveagh National Park

Glenveagh National Park is one of 8 national parks in Ireland. It covers 170 km² (16,958 ha) — about 1.6 times the size of Paris, making it the #2 largest national park in Ireland (26.5% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1984, 42 years ago — the first national parks in Ireland date back to 1932.

Visiting Glenveagh National Park

The closest airport is Donegal Airport (CFN), about 19 km away — around 24 minutes by car; alternatively City of Derry Airport (LDY, 57 km). Other national parks within reach include Wild Nephin National Park (118 km²), Boyne Valley National Park (2 km²), Brú na Bóinne national park (8 km²) and Connemara National Park (20 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Glenveagh National Park?

170 km² — about 16,958 hectares or 65 square miles.

When was Glenveagh National Park established?

In 1984 — 42 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Glenveagh National Park?

Donegal Airport (CFN), about 19 km away in a straight line.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.