trail in Kerry, Ireland

Gap of Dunloe

A narrow mountain pass threaded between five dark lakes

Worth the wander

Walk or cycle the old road as it winds between the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks and Purple Mountain, passing stone bridges, glacial lakes and some of Kerry’s grandest close-range mountain scenery.

Quick answers

Cost
Free
Time and distance
11 km through-route
Parking
Limited parking near Kate Kearney’s Cottage; do not obstruct residents or jarvey access.

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Kate Kearney’s Cottage, Gap of Dunloe, Beaufort, Co. Kerry

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