LETTERFRACK,
NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE SERVICE


Situated in the heart of the west of Ireland in County Galway, Connemara National Park covers some 2,000 hectares of scenic mountains, expanses of bogs and heaths, and grasslands. Some of the Park's mountains, namely Benbaun,Bencullagh, Benbrack and Muchanaghtare part of the famous Twelve Bens range.Entrance to the Park is on the Clifden side of Letterfrack Village. The Park grounds are open all year round and the visitor centre is open from May to the end of September. Arrangements can be made for visiting groups, in particular schools, at other times of the year by telephoning 095 41054. The development of the Connemara landscape over 10,000 years is exhibited in the visitor centre with 3D models and large scale displays. Other facilities available are an audio-visual show, picnic areas, heritage site information, tea -room, nature trails, nature walks and talks and a series of activities during the summer especially for younger visitors.


WHAT DO DO AND SEE IN THE PARK

New Exhibition on the Connemara landscape
Audio Visual Show of the Park
Information desk
Herd of Connemara Ponies
Picnic Areas (Indoor and Outdoor) -
Two Self-Guiding Nature Trails
Interactive Multimedia Heritage Information
Nature Mornings & Art Afternoons for Children
Guided Nature Walks for Everyone
Nature Talks
Connemara Pony Display

PHONE 095 41054/ 41006 FAX 095 41005


PHONE:00353 9541068
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