Outdoor

Gap of Dunloe: Lakes of Killarney Boat Tour and Scenic Walk

Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland
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About this experience

Your journey begins at Kate Kearney's Cottage at the entrance of the Gap of Dunloe. Enjoy a 12km (7 mile) walk through the scenic Gap of Dunloe which is a glacial valley. The walk takes between 2.5-3 hours and has hilly terrain, the highest elevation is 840m. Your walk finishes at Lord Brandon's Cottage where you can stop for lunch and refreshments (cash only) before boarding one of our traditional boats for a journey across the Lakes of Killarney. During your boat trip your guide will give you the history of the area and you will see beautiful scenery including:

Purple Mountain
Dinish Island
Innisfallen Island
Macgillycuddy's Reeks
Meeting of the Waters
Old Weir Bridge
Dinish Cottage
Bricin Bridge
Ross Castle

Weather conditions:

Sometimes the tour is done is reverse to suit weather conditions
If the water level is low, please be careful as the short walk from the boat to path can be tricky and may not be suitable for passengers with mobility issues or walking difficulties

What to bring
Please wear comfortable footwear and bring a rain jacket and/or sunblock, you will need one or the other or both!

Specifications
  • Rating

    5

  • Duration

    5.5 hour

  • Type of tour

    Individual

  • Destination

    Wild Atlantic Way

  • Country

    Ireland

  • Type of experience

    Outdoor

  • Best time to visit

    • Spring
    • Autumn
    • Summer
  • Nearby stations

    • Limerick railway station
    • Cork Airport
    • Shannon Airport

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