walks around killarney town

Knockreer Estate situated at the end of New Street is ideal for short walks. At the entrance is the beautiful thatched Deenagh Cottage. It is only a short walk to Knockreer House and Gardens and the fine view of Killarney town from Cnoc an Ri. The Deenagh River Walk follows the river and the lakeshore to Ross Castle....

This trail is situated to the rear of the Muckross Park Hotel and has woodland paths which encircle a small lake whose sea-green colour is caused by copper deposits. Ideal for families....

This walk is named after an English journalist who visited here in 1776 and described it in his famous book Tour in Ireland. The walk takes in fine views of Muckross Lake, Lough Lein and the surrunding mountains. The walk through the yew woods, one of Europe's last, is spectacular....

Killarney National Park is the ideal wilderness for the committed walker and for those who want short, stimulating and exceedingly beautiful walks. One walk circumvents Muckross Lake and is 13km of scenic splendour all the way. Another passes through Tomies Wood, a fine oak wood nestled between Tomies Mountain and Lough Leane, and includes the picturesque O'Sullivan's Cascade. The walk from Knockreer House to Ross Castle is delghtful and offers fine views. A longer trek travels the shoulder...

Stage 1: Killarney - Black Valley 22km (14 miles):
The route passes Muckross Friary, founded in 1448, and Muckross house built in 1843. Muckross house is now a folk museum. Another noteworthy sight is that of Torc waterfall, which cascades down Torc Mountain.
Stage 2. Black Valley - Glenbeigh 13km (8 miles):
The Black Valley was one of the last places in Ireland supplied with electricity and still offers splendid isolation.
Views can be had of Ireland's hi...

Walk Killarney and Kerry offers 27 days of fully guided walks around this world renowned scenic county steeped in history and heritage. The walks are held on all public holidays excluding the May weekend. There are short easy walks along with more difficult long walks....