The Connemara National Park features 2,000 hectares of mountains, bogs, heaths, grasslands and forests.
Activities include Diamond Hill Trails, Nature Trails, Picnic Areas, Children’s Playground and Tea Room.
Dogs that are under control are welcome in the National Park, but owners must at all times be conscious of their responsibility to other visitors and wildlife.
Opening:
Visitor Centre – Open daily, 9am to 5.30pm from March to November, admission free
Park Grounds – Open daily 9.00am-5.30pm all year round, admission free
Tea Room – Open daily March – November 9.30am – 5.30pm; Weekends Only December – February
Camping allowed although some strict rules do apply
Visit Connemara National Park
Connemara National Park, Letterfrack, Connemara, Galway , Ireland
Today Expect a temp in the range 6.4℃ to 9.4℃ with wind speed 10.6 m/sec (SSW)
Friday, Mar 24 Expect a temp in the range 6.4℃ to 7.7℃ with wind speed 11.3 m/sec (SW)
Saturday, Mar 25 Expect a temp in the range 6.8℃ to 7℃ with wind speed 9.4 m/sec (WNW)
Sunday, Mar 26 Expect a temp in the range 5℃ to 6.9℃ with wind speed 4.4 m/sec (NNE)
Monday, Mar 27 Expect a temp in the range 0.2℃ to 1.6℃ with wind speed 2.7 m/sec (ENE)
Tuesday, Mar 28 Expect a temp in the range 7.4℃ to 7.8℃ with wind speed 6.2 m/sec (SE)
Wednesday, Mar 29 Expect a temp in the range 9.1℃ to 9.8℃ with wind speed 6.3 m/sec (SSE)
Connemara weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
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