Doo Lough Valley
Delphi, Ireland
A dark lake between steep bare mountains on the R335, with a stone cross remembering the famine walkers of 1849. Pull-ins along the road serve for photos; the road is quiet but narrow.
- Nearest town
- Delphi, Ireland
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 53.6700, -9.7750
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Ireland: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Barrier-free toll on the M50 around Dublin. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Connemara Caravan & Camping ParkCampsite11 km from Doo Lough Valley
- Motorhome stopover · LouisburghMotorhome stopover12 km from Doo Lough ValleyMotorhomes
- Renvyle Beach Caravan & Camping ParkMotorhome stopover15 km from Doo Lough ValleyTentsCaravansMotorhomesToiletsWi-Fi
- Westport House Camping SiteCampsite22 km from Doo Lough Valley
- Westport House Caravan SiteMotorhome stopover22 km from Doo Lough ValleyMotorhomes
- Clifden Campsite and Caravan ParkCampsite25 km from Doo Lough ValleyTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
All campsites in Ireland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Doo Lough Valley?
Doo Lough Valley is in Delphi, Ireland, at GPS 53.6700, -9.7750. It is about 10 km from Leenane.
Can you camp near Doo Lough Valley?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Connemara Caravan & Camping Park, about 11 km away; within 25 km there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Doo Lough Valley?
Doo Lough Valley is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Mayo: Croagh Patrick, Achill Island and Céide Fields.
What is there to see near Doo Lough Valley?
Places worth a stop nearby: Kylemore Abbey (14 km), Croagh Patrick (15 km), Connemara National Park (17 km) and Sky Road (29 km).
When is the best time to visit Doo Lough Valley?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)