Astellen Waterfall – Glenveagh National Park loop from Glenveagh Castle

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

Ireland

Donegal

Astellen Waterfall – Glenveagh National Park loop from Glenveagh Castle

Moderate

4.6

(15)

hikers

Astellen Waterfall – Glenveagh National Park loop from Glenveagh Castle

02:22

8.63km

130m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Páirc Naisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha - Glenveagh National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Get Directions

2.22 km

Lakeshore Beach at Glenveagh National Park

Highlight • Beach

nice little beach

Tip by

3.42 km

Astellen Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

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.

Tip by

5.49 km

Mossy Forest in Glenveagh National Park

Highlight • Forest

7.01 km

Glenveagh National Park

Highlight • Natural

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 …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7.37 km

View of Glenveagh Castle and Lough Veagh

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

8.09 km

Hidden Stone Monument

Highlight • Monument

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

8.45 km

Glenveagh Castle Gardens

Highlight • Castle

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, …

Translated by Google •

Tip by