Derryveagh Mountains, Glenveagh National Park

Name: Derryveagh Mountains
Address: Glenveagh National Park, Ireland

#4 among attractions in Glenveagh National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Derryveagh Mountains are the major mountain range in County Donegal, Ireland. It makes up much of the landmass of the county and is the area of Ireland with the lowest population density. The mountains separate the coastal parts of the county, such as Gweedore and Glenties, from the major inland towns such as Ballybofey and Letterkenny. Its highest peak is Errigal. ()

Alternative names: Maximum elevation: 2464 ftCoordinates: 55°1'0"N, 8°3'0"W

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Derryveagh Mountains – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Errigal, Glenveagh Castle, Lough Beagh, Mackoght.

2.8 miNW
Natural attraction, Mountain, Hiking trail
Mount Errigal
71 min walk • Mount Errigal, the tallest peak of the Derryveagh Mountains in County Donegal, Ireland, is an iconic symbol of natural beauty and Irish heritage. This quartzite giant, standing at an impressive height of 751 meters (2,464 feet), is not only the highest mountain in...
3.5 miE
Forts and castles, History museum, Museum
Glenveagh Castle, Glenveagh National Park
89 min walk • Glenveagh Castle is a large castellated mansion located in Glenveagh National Park, County Donegal, Ireland and was built in about 1870.
3.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lough Beagh, Glenveagh National Park
89 min walk • Lough Beagh, also known as Lough Veagh, is a freshwater lake in the northwest of Ireland. It is located in north County Donegal and is part of Glenveagh National Park.
2.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mackoght
62 min walk • Mackoght or Macoght, also called Little Errigal or Wee Errigal, is a 555 metres tall mountain in County Donegal, Ireland.
4.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lough Barra
121 min walk • Lough Barra is a freshwater lake in the northwest of Ireland. It is located in north County Donegal in the valley along the Gweebarra fault.
5.5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Gartan Lough
141 min walk • Gartan Lough, also known as Lough Beagh South, is a freshwater lake in the northwest of Ireland. It is located in north County Donegal close to the eastern boundary of Glenveagh National Park.
5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lough Nacung Upper
127 min walk • Lough Nacung Upper, also known as Upper Lough Nacung, is a lough in Gaoth Dobhair, a district in the north-west of County Donegal in Ulster, the northern province in Ireland.
3.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Aghla Beg
93 min walk • Aghla Beg is a mountain in County Donegal, Ireland. Of its two summits, one has a height of 564 metres, and the other, Aghla Beg South Top 602 metres.
3.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Aghla More
95 min walk • Aghla More is a mountain in County Donegal, Ireland with a height of 581 metres.
5.4 miSW
National park
Roe Estuary Nature Reserve
139 min walk • Roe Estuary Nature Reserve is a protected area in Aghanloo, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is located at the southeast bank of Lough Foyle at the mouth of the River Roe, roughly 6 km north of the market town of Limavady.
1.7 miSW
Neighbourhood
Poisoned Glen, Glenveagh National Park
43 min walk • The Poisoned Glen is a glen or valley located near Dunlewey in Gweedore, a district in the north-west of County Donegal, Ireland. It is located beside Errigal and extends beyond Glenveagh National Park, facing Loch Altan. The Poisoned Glen is situated approximately 40 kilometres from Letterkenny. The Cronaniv Burn flows through the glen.