Cabins and Camping

Inspired by the Norwegian DNT model, Connemara National Park offers a network of simple cabins set thoughtfully across the landscape. Most are self-service, providing shelter, bunks and a stove — places to rest, dry out and share stories at day’s end. A small number are hosted, where walkers can find a warm welcome, a homemade meal prepared with local ingredients, or even freshly baked cinnamon buns. For those who prefer something more elemental, basic bothies offer little more than four walls and a roof — and all the atmosphere that comes with it.

Camping follows the same spirit of trust and freedom. Outside of a few sensible restrictions near homes and sensitive habitats, visitors are welcome to pitch a tent and settle quietly into the wild. The emphasis is on responsibility and respect: travel lightly, leave no trace, and allow others — human and wild alike — to experience the same sense of solitude.