There is a definite nip in the air, but we are buzzing to greet our visitors over the holidays. We have lots of interesting things to do and see, as ‘half the park is after dark’. So, layer up those woollies and make a beeline for Wild Nephin this Halloween. October Bank Holiday and Mid-term
Lough Avoher Loop Maintenance While trail maintenance works are ongoing, please adhere to Park Staff guidance and signage. Trail maintenance will be in progress Mondays -Fridays on a section of the Lough Avoher Loop (Red) where it joins the Letterkeen Loop/Bangor Trail on the western side. During works walkers will need to divert north and
Please note Ballycroy Visitor Centre and Wild Nephin National Park including trails will be closed Wednesday 14th October. Trailhead Carparks at Letterkeen and Srahrevagh will be closed due to the risk of fallen branches and trees. Southwesterly winds will be very strong at times especially along the coasts. Be aware of potential impacts: Debris, loose
Wednesday 14th October Ballycroy Visitor Centre, Wild Nephin National Park will be impacted by this week’s planned industrial action on Wednesday 14th October. All park services will be closed, including the Ginger & Wild Café. This will also be the case on Wednesday 21st October if further planned action goes ahead. We apologise for any
Friday 18th September Culture Night at Ballycroy Visitor Centre Free Guided Walk 4-6pm No Booking Required Rhyming through time, join us on a guided walk along our 2km nature trail as we celebrate the past through stories and poems. All Welcome
Join us this National Walking Week at Wild Nephin National Park Friday 25th September 2pm Claggan Mountain Coastal Trail Access for All Day Guided walk of our accessible 1km trail across the blanket bog along Bellacragher Bay. Sunday 27th September 2pm Ballycroy Visitor Centre National Walking Day – guided walk of the visitor centre tracks
The Ballycroy Visitor Centre will welcome the Music Circle with John and Isabela back this Autumn/ Winter. Everyone is very welcome to join and you don’t need any experience just come along. You are welcome to share a poem, a story, a song, or a dance. You are also very welcome to sit back and
Ballycroy Visitor Centre September 2026 Wild Nephin National Park is hosting free textile workshops this autumn and they are open to absolutely everyone. 12 noon to 4pm in Ballycroy Visitor Centre Join us for the final two workshops on : Sunday 20th and Sunday 27th September These are drop-in sessions, no booking required. Children must be
Wild Nephin National Park Sat 15th – Sun 23rd Join us this Heritage Week to explore this years theme – Heritage at Risk – our natural and built heritage throughout the park! Sat 15th & Sun 16th – 2-3pm Wildflower Meadow Guided Walk Monday 17th – 11am Walk & Talk Irish Moiled Cattle – A
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, has today (Friday 24th July 2026) announced his intention to develop a National Parks Bill which will place Wild Nephin National Park on a dedicated statutory footing and establish nature conservation and restoration as the primary purpose of its management. The proposal to develop