walks in the killarney area

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 of Mangerton Mountain and includes the Old Kenmare road. The Gap of Dunloe offers another spectacular walk, which one may have to share with ponies and ponies and traps. The Kerry Way, along distance walking route, starts in Killarney. Gap of Dunloe: The Gap of Dunloe is a wild and rugged gap excavated by forging ice flows during the Ice Age. It is signposted off the R562 road to Killorglin and runs outside the western perimeter of the National Park. Cars can be left at Kate Kearney's Cottage from where the energetic can walk or hire a pony and trap or riding ponies for the trip through the Gap and back.