Getting Here
The National Park Visitor Centre is accessible by both public and private transport. There is no entry fee.
Private Transport
From Clifden (Distance Approx. 15 kms)
Take the N59 (Westport Road) towards Letterfrack. Before entering the village of Letterfrack you will see a sign for the National Park on the right hands side of the road. Turn right here and follow the road to the carpark. In the carpark there is a small information office (Open 9am-5pm daily) where the guide on duty will provide you with information on the park.
From Westport (Distance Approx. 53 kms) /Leenane (Distance Approx. 20 kms)
Follow the N59 (Leenane Road) towards Leenane, remain on the N59 to Letterfrack. 200 metres from the village you will find the main entrance for the National Park on your left hand side. Follow the road to the carpark. In the carpark there is a small information office (Open 9am-5pm daily) where the guide on duty will provide you with information on the park.
From Galway (Distance either 82 kms or 93 kms depending on route taken)
From Galway take the N59 (Clifden Road). There are two options for travelling to Letterfrack:
1. Travel along the N59 to Clifden and then follow the directions above for travel from Clifden to Letterfrack (Distance Approx 93 kms).
2. Travel along the N59 to Recess. Just after the village of Recess take the first turn on your right to travel down the Inagh Valley. At the end of this road turn left for Letterfrack. This is the Letterfrack-Leenane Road. Continue through Letterfrack and approximately 200 metres from the village your will find the main entrance to the National Park (Distance Approx 82 kms).
Public Transport
Bus services for Letterfrack operate from Clifden, Galway & Westport.