Glenveagh Castle - Possible Change of Plans

Merle · Senior Member

Glenveagh Castle - Possible Change of Plans

Michele Erdvig · Host

Merle,

It will depend on your route. If you had planned on doing the coastline then I would not try to see Glenveagh. I did it a few months ago going from Ardara to Glenveagh through the Glengesh Pass. I had plenty of time for Glenveagh, which was just fabulous. I think the weather will play into the picture. If the weather is dreadful you will want to skip Glenveagh. If you decide to visit Glenveagh take the bus to the castle and tour it. Then walk through the various gardens and trails. You will need at least 3 hours to do it any justice.

Michele

Merle · Senior Member

Michele,

Looks like that decision will have to be made once we are there. Thanks for the information.

Merlene

Michele Erdvig · Host

Merle,

Always happy to help. I hope you get some good weather and get to visit Glenveagh. It was lovely.

Michele

Merle · Senior Member

Michele,
If we decide to do Glenveagh Castle, what route should we take from Killybegs?

Merle

Michele Erdvig · Host

Merle,

The quickest way is to go back into Donegal town and take the N15 & N13 north to Letterkenny. Then take the N56 & R255 to Glenveagh. If Letterkenny is your overnight stop you would need to backtrack to there.

A longer more scenic way is from Killybegs north to Ardara, Dungloe & Gweedore. Then take the R251 east to Glenveagh.

I did something like the latter route except my starting point was Ardara. Either one will work.

Michele