Killarney National Park
Killarney
A vast park of lakes, woods and mountains beside the town, with walking and cycling trails.
- Suggested time: 5 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Outdoor lovers · Photographers
Open daily; visitor centres have hours
10 places, 3 of them free. A gateway to lakes, mountains and the Ring of Kerry.
Killarney
A vast park of lakes, woods and mountains beside the town, with walking and cycling trails.
Open daily; visitor centres have hours
Lough Leane
A 15th-century tower house on the shore of the lake, with boat trips from the jetty.
Daily in season, roughly 9:30–17:30
Muckross
A Victorian mansion and gardens by the lake, with a working farm to visit.
Daily, roughly 9:00–17:30
County Kerry
A famous coastal route of beaches, villages and mountains, best done with a tour or car.
Tours daily; drive anticlockwise to avoid coach traffic
Gap of Dunloe
A narrow glacial valley between mountains, walked or crossed by pony and trap.
Open in daylight; tours in season
Torc
A short woodland walk to a picturesque waterfall, close to Muckross.
Open daily
Killarney
A traditional horse-drawn cart ride through the park, with commentary by the driver.
Daily in season
Lough Leane
A boat trip on the lakes past islands, mountains and woodland.
Daily in season
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