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Gap of Dunloe: Lakes of Killarney Boat Tour and Scenic Walk
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Gap of Dunloe: Lakes of Killarney Boat Tour and Scenic Walk

By Gap of Dunloe Tours
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Overview
  • Gap of Dunloe
  • Lakes of Killarney
  • Meeting of the Waters
  • Old Weir Bridge
  • Lord Brandon's Cottage

Activity location

    • Killarney
    • Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Gap of Dunloe, Dunloe Upper, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland | Your walk is self guided, Kate Kearney's is located at the start of the Gap of Dunloe and their is only one route to take to walk through the Gap of Dunloe.
    • Kate Kearney's Cottage, County Kerry, Ireland

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Sorry this activity isn't available on Tue, 3 Dec
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBoat tour is included in the price.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport is not included in the price. If you require pick up and drop off transport please see our Bus & Boat Tour

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Luggage or large bags
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Your journey begins at Kate Kearney's Cottage at the entrance of the Gap of Dunloe. Enjoy a 12km (7 mile) walk through the scenic Gap of Dunloe which is a glacial valley. The walk takes between 2.5-3 hours and has hilly terrain, the highest elevation is 840m. Your walk finishes at Lord Brandon's Cottage where you can stop for lunch and refreshments (cash only) before boarding one of our traditional boats for a journey across the Lakes of Killarney. During your boat trip your guide will give you the history of the area and you will see beautiful scenery including:

Purple Mountain
Dinish Island
Innisfallen Island
Macgillycuddy's Reeks
Meeting of the Waters
Old Weir Bridge
Dinish Cottage
Bricin Bridge
Ross Castle

Weather conditions:

Sometimes the tour is done is reverse to suit weather conditions
If the water level is low, please be careful as the short walk from the boat to path can be tricky and may not be suitable for passengers with mobility issues or walking difficulties

What to bring
Please wear comfortable footwear and bring a rain jacket and/or sunblock, you will need one or the other or both!

Location

Activity location

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    • Killarney
    • Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Gap of Dunloe, Dunloe Upper, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland | Your walk is self guided, Kate Kearney's is located at the start of the Gap of Dunloe and their is only one route to take to walk through the Gap of Dunloe.
    • Kate Kearney's Cottage, County Kerry, Ireland