Paul's Guidebook
Sightseeing
This is a beautiful walk or cycle through a glaciated valley. It's about 7km long and starts at Kate Kearneys Cottage and finishes at The Black Valley. It's possible to get a boat from nearby Lord Brandon's Cottage to Ross Castle in Killarney town. This is called " The Gap Boat Trip" and is a beautiful day trip.
78 locals recommend
Gap of Dunloe
This is a beautiful walk or cycle through a glaciated valley. It's about 7km long and starts at Kate Kearneys Cottage and finishes at The Black Valley. It's possible to get a boat from nearby Lord Brandon's Cottage to Ross Castle in Killarney town. This is called " The Gap Boat Trip" and is a beautiful day trip.
A lovely hill walk ( 1.5 to 2hrs) with beautiful views over the valley of Killarney and the Gap of Dunloe. Kate Kearneys Cottage nearby is a lovely spot for food/ drinks and entertainment.
8 locals recommend
Strickeen Mountain
A lovely hill walk ( 1.5 to 2hrs) with beautiful views over the valley of Killarney and the Gap of Dunloe. Kate Kearneys Cottage nearby is a lovely spot for food/ drinks and entertainment.
A beautiful hidden waterfall in an ancient Oak woodland. A lovely picnic spot by the lake.
6 locals recommend
O'Sullivan's Cascade
A beautiful hidden waterfall in an ancient Oak woodland. A lovely picnic spot by the lake.
A woodland walk ( about 7.5km) through ancient Oak woods with spectacular views over Killarney Lakes. O Sullivans Cascade is a hidden waterfall found near the end of the circular trail.
9 locals recommend
Tomies Wood
A woodland walk ( about 7.5km) through ancient Oak woods with spectacular views over Killarney Lakes. O Sullivans Cascade is a hidden waterfall found near the end of the circular trail.
Ireland highest mountain ( 3414ft). A great day out for those who are prepared for the challenge. Start at Cronins Yard or Lislibane Car Parks.
55 locals recommend
Carrantoohil
Ireland highest mountain ( 3414ft). A great day out for those who are prepared for the challenge. Start at Cronins Yard or Lislibane Car Parks.
A huge area of protected woodland, lake land rivers, heath and bog. Muckross visitors centre is the parking centre of this area although there are hundreds of smaller parking areas around the park.
99 locals recommend
Killarney National Park
A huge area of protected woodland, lake land rivers, heath and bog. Muckross visitors centre is the parking centre of this area although there are hundreds of smaller parking areas around the park.
A lovely town park walk right in the centre of Killarney town. Great spot for a picnic.
Killarney National Park Visitor Centre
Muckross RoadA lovely town park walk right in the centre of Killarney town. Great spot for a picnic.
Lovely old stately home in the centre of Killarney National Park. Great coffee shop/ craft gifts here too.
149 locals recommend
Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms
Lovely old stately home in the centre of Killarney National Park. Great coffee shop/ craft gifts here too.
Old Abbey straight out of a history book. On the grounds of Killarney National Park and near Muckross House.
18 locals recommend
Muckross Abbey
Old Abbey straight out of a history book. On the grounds of Killarney National Park and near Muckross House.