Glenveagh National Park lies in the heart of the Derryveagh Mountains in the northwest of County Donegal. It is a remote and hauntingly beautiful wilderness of rugged mountains and pristine lakes. The park covers over 16,000 hectares and consists of three areas, the largest of these being the former Glenveagh Estate that includes most of the Derryveagh Mountains.

There is an Interpretive Centre that includes display areas, a restaurant and shuttle buses that can take you the 3 km to the castle, gardens, and tearooms. There is also a footpath running from the car park and the centre all the way to the castle and beyond which allows for a lovely stretch of the legs alongside the scenic lakeside.

Based in the Glenveagh car park is Grass Routes Electric Bike Adventures who hire out Electric & Hybrid bikes to visitors who want to explore the estate on two wheels. For more information see their advert on our centre page Wild Atlantic Way spread or visit www.grassroutes.ie