Situated just outside the stunning Galway town of Letterfrack, the Connemara National Park is a day trip you’ll remember. Although it’s a bit of a trip (about an hour and a half driving, or 3 hours by public transport), buses run from Galway City Centre and it’s easily accessible by car; it’s a trip worth making, too, as you’ll get to take in 2000 hectares of Connemara’s most beautiful land. From forests to farmhouses, the visitor centre should be your first stop when you arrive. Experience the geology, landscape and wildlife of the Wild Atlantic Way as you’ve never seen it before – and best of all, the park is family and dog friendly, so everyone is welcome.