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Connemara National Park

Phone: 095/41054

Category: Parks
Location: Letterfrack

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Fodor's Review:

The 5,000-acre Connemara National Park lies southeast of the village of Letterfrack. Its visitor center covers the area's history and ecology, particularly the origins and growth of peat—and presents the depressing statistic that more than 80% of Ireland's peat, 5,000 years in the making, has been destroyed in the last 90 years. You can also get details on the many excellent walks and beaches in the area. The misleadingly named "park" is, in fact, just rocky or wooded wilderness territory, albeit with some helpful trails marked out to aid your exploration. It includes part of the famous Twelve Bens mountain range, which is for experienced hill walkers only. An easier hike is the Lower Diamond Hill Walk, at about 3 km (5 mi). Ask for advice on a hike suited to your abilities and interests at the visitor center.

Cost: Free
Open: Park daily, dawn-dusk; visitor center Mar.-May, and Sept.-mid-Oct., daily 10-5:30; June, daily 10-6:30; July and Aug., daily 9:30-6:30

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