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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...

The walks around Ballybunion are second to none. The cliff walk out to the nine Daughter Hole and around by the convent is magnificent. Seasoned walkers may like to take the signposted route to Knockamore and enjoy the vista from the top - a panorama of sea estuary and fertile plain. The walk along the beach to the mouth of the Cashen (the tidal part of the River Feale) is invigorating and it is awesome to look at the power of the Atlantic relentlessly pounding away at the brittle cliff face....

Annual walking festival with 3 days of walks guided. Lectures and discussion work-shops with local historians and archaeologists.
Contact: info@AnnascaulWalks.org...