Connemara National Park, Galway · Ireland
Diamond Hill (Connemara)
The perfect Connemara half-day walk — properly signposted loop with 442m summit, Twelve Bens views + Kylemore Abbey below.
Updated August 23, 2026
Family-friendly and can be done in trainers if it's dry. From the summit you can see the Twelve Bens range, Kylemore Abbey, and out to the islands. Free entry, National Park visitor centre at the start.
Best months: March-October
Trailhead / base town: Letterfrack
Nearest airport: NOC
Waymarked: Yes — signposted route
Waypoint map — 5 points
Topographic base map + trail polyline. Click each waypoint for the trail-note.
Elevation profile
Estimated — download the GPX for definitive elevation data on device.
320m
Peak gain
Profile is an approximation from the trail's published ascent metres + typical mountain-profile shape. Real per-metre elevation available in the GPX download opened on Garmin, Gaia, Komoot, or Apple Watch.
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Trail waypoints in order
- 1
Connemara National Park Visitor Centre (Start)
- 2
Lower Loop Junction
- 3
The Ridge
- 4
Diamond Hill Summit (442m)
- 5
Visitor Centre (Finish)
Getting out of Letterfrack (NOC)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
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How long does the Diamond Hill (Connemara) take to complete?
3 hours (day hike) for the full 7km (400m total ascent). Difficulty grade: moderate.
Is the Diamond Hill (Connemara) waymarked?
Yes — waymarked with yellow arrow + walking-man signs at every junction. You do not need a topo map to complete it, but bring one anyway for weather-diversion decisions.
When is the best time of year for the Diamond Hill (Connemara)?
March-October. Outside these months conditions can turn technical (mud, mist, short daylight) and the value-per-effort drops sharply.
Where should I base myself for the Diamond Hill (Connemara)?
Letterfrack — the trailhead is here and it's the natural place to sleep before + after. Fly into NOC, pre-book airport transfer, and pick a base hotel with parking if you're doing multiple sections.
Do I need a permit for the Diamond Hill (Connemara)?
No permit required — the trail crosses public land, National Parks land, or is a formally waymarked national trail with open access. Respect any farm-stile signs and leave gates as you found them.