Gap of Dunloe

Photo: mozzercork from Republic of Ireland · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

8.2 km
Total Distance
805 m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A walk through the dramatic mountain pass carved between the MacGillycuddy's Reeks and Purple Mountain in Kerry. The old road winds past a string of lakes and rushing streams beneath towering rock walls. A classic Killarney route, best walked early before the pony traps arrive.

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Difficulty

2/5 · Easy