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Astellen Waterfall – Glenveagh National Park loop from Glenveagh Castle

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Astellen Waterfall – Glenveagh National Park loop from Glenveagh Castle

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Astellen Waterfall – Glenveagh National Park loop from Glenveagh Castle

02:22

8.60km

130m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Páirc Naisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha - Glenveagh National Park

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2.22 km

Lakeshore Beach at Glenveagh National Park

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nice little beach

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3.42 km

Astellen Waterfall

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The Astellen Waterfall is a lofty 215m high and is particularly impressive after periods of heavy rain. It's a true hidden gem of Ireland.

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5.49 km

Mossy Forest in Glenveagh National Park

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7.01 km

At 160 square kilometers it is Ireland's largest national park. A visitor center at the mouth of the valley provides extensive information on the region's history, flora and fauna. A large part of the Derryveagh Mountains forms the scenic background of the national park. These belong to the two major mountain ranges of the county. The narrow valley of Glenveagh with the elongated lake Lough Beagh divides the main massif of the mountain range in two. With Slieve Snaght (678 meters) and Dooish (651 meters), two of the highest mountains in the county are among the high points of the national park.

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7.36 km

View Along the Lake

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A fantastic view over the lake

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7.37 km

View of Glenveagh Castle and Lough Veagh

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Many footpaths branch off everywhere to the surrounding heights. Hiking trails in the surrounding mountains lead across country and are not signposted.

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8.09 km

Hidden Stone Monument

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We found the hidden column, apparently it was just cut free

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8.45 km

Glenveagh Castle Gardens

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When I got into the garden, I saw the gardener in a camouflage suit and with a net over his head, after which I admired the flowers and stood still, I immediately realized why.
Suddenly flocks of mosquitoes buzzed around my head, here in the garden there was no wind.

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.23 km

383 m

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8.23 km

383 m

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Sunday 21 June

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Astellen Waterfall – Glenveagh National Park loop from Glenveagh Castle

Lakeshore Beach at Glenveagh National Park

Astellen Waterfall

Mossy Forest in Glenveagh National Park

Glenveagh National Park

View Along the Lake

View of Glenveagh Castle and Lough Veagh

Hidden Stone Monument

Glenveagh Castle Gardens

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