Diamond Hill
Grade
Strenuous
Length
6.2 km
Time
2 hours
Format
Linear
Ascent
400 m
Dogs Allowed
Under effective control
Waymarking
Lower Loop blue arrow, Upper Loop red arrow both on timber posts
Start Point
Alongside Visitor Centre in Connemara National Park
Finish Point
Alongside Visitor Centre in Connemara National Park
Nearest Town to Start
Letterfrack
Lat. and Long.
53.5508451, -9.9450297
This trail in Connemara National Park takes you on gravel paths, boardwalk and steps up the slopes of Diamond Hill to the summit where there are spectacular views all around, from the Connemara coastline with its islands of Inisthurk, Inishboffin and Inishark, the Twelve Bens, Mweelrea and Tully Mountains and down to Kylemore Abbey.
Facilities
Car parking, tea shop, visitor centre, shops, accommodation,
Dogs must be kept under control
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 37
Ernie from United States