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Killarney National Park

Killarney National Park

Killarney National Park
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  • laurapaul2018
    Compton, Canada151 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing National Park
    My husband and I are very nature oriented so we enjoyed the lake and the waterfalls and the old bridges. The weather was spectacular so we were even able to jump in the lake and the waterfall. There are some gorgeous views of the mountains and wildlife as well.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 16 October 2023
  • JayeinVA
    68 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Must do! The biggest and best thing in Killarney!
    Beautiful park! A mix of wide open spaces and forest. Great place to see the local wildlife. Paved trails for walking or cycling. Go inside the visitor center, located in Killarney House, for new and educational exhibits. Definitely bring the kids!
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 13 November 2023
  • Ron V
    27 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great spot of nature and history, right in town
    The information provided at entry was friendly and helpful. We were provided free maps as well. We did get lost following the directions on Google maps in the park on our way to Ross Castle. A friendly man in a grounds vehicle stopped to help us, and said everyone ends up at the spot where we were and he was happy to give us easy to understand directions. The castle is well worth the walk! We saw lots of beautiful colors, and wildlife. The highlight was the family of deer. Definitely recommend this if you are in Killarney.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 17 April 2024
  • RHtravels
    Rocky Hill, Connecticut862 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Plan at least a full day
    This is a lovely park and surrounding area. Unfortunately it rained the day we visited, but we still admired the beauty; it just isn't reflected well in the photos. We spent most of one day exploring the park, but we definitely did not see everything so allow more time, especially if you are doing long hikes. We hiked to Torc waterfall, and it was nice, but we have been to some real beauties in Hawaii, Costa Rica, and Yosemite, however the vibrant green of Ireland cannot be beat. We went to Muckross House and enjoyed the gardens and view even in the rain. We drove to see Ladies view and even went thru a bonus tunnel. There was so much more to see, but the rain really stalled our day a bit, however we plan to come back and allow more time. Next visit, we will hike to Gap of Dunloe and we are hoping for sunshine.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 29 April 2024
  • Rebecca M
    56 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Gorgeous park
    Killarney National Park is a lovely, natural spot with thousands of acres of woodlands, lakes, and mountains. There is a lot to see and do for people of all ages and interests. We went to Ross Castle, Muckros House, walked the gardens and toured the lakes by boat. The grounds are well kept and the paths are easy to navigate. There could be better signage in some places.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 12 May 2024
  • Anne D
    Alexandria, Virginia15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful vistas
    We first experienced the park in a traditional jaunting carriage with the history of the park given to us by our horseman, Vishnu. He is the third generation driving these carriages and also jumps horses competitively. The next day we started in the park on a hike to Torq waterfall which was amazing! After that we left the park to explore the Ring of Kerry.
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 14 July 2024
  • Cecilia
    United States48 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Peaceful Hike with Hidden Side Trails
    The park is absolutely beautiful and fun to explore. We went on a hike that I believe was about 14 miles. The trailhead was about a mile away from the welcome center, which is something that should be kept in mind. We found a lot side trails that led us to hidden beaches and coves. It was very peaceful and an enjoyable hike.
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 7 August 2024
  • Rachel Fasulo
    Thomaston, Connecticut132 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stag Season!
    We toured the national park during the Red Stag mating season and oh my was that entertaining! When walking through, all we could here was the mating calls throught out the entire park. We even saw them chasing/fighting each other! We took a horse carriage ride through after doing some walking and saw some beautiful views.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 18 August 2024
  • AlbertSalichs
    Manresa, Spain23,076 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful views and sightseeing points!
    Killarney National Park is located close to Killarney, in Western Ireland. We came here to visit this national park following the Ring of Kerry. It was wonderful. We could see some sightseeing points like Ladies View, Old Weir Bridge, Mackross House, Gardens and Friary, Torc Waterfall and Ross Castle..also, we could see the three lakes: Upper Lake, Makross Lake and Lough Leaned, which are very beautiful. The best ones are the Ladies View and Torc Waterfall. Coming here is an excellent choice to know this part of Ireland.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 27 September 2024
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AXSYD
Sydney, Australia231 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
The drive through Killarney National Park is a constantly unfolding vista of stunning beauty. Ladies View is spectacular but best enjoyed from a roadside stop about 100 metre further up the road from the main veiwing carpark lookout. Look for a broad gravel parking zone where the road winds round a sweeping bend. From this location you can look over the classic Ladies view of the national park lakes as well as lakes that sit back towards the road's summit (which are hidden by a creast from the traditional Ladies View carpark).
Written 15 February 2020
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sunsearcher2009
Kilkenny, Ireland242 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
We were on a week staycation around Ireland and brought our own bikes, this is the ideal way to see the National Park, it is ideal for cycling although you do have to keep an eye out for the jaunting cars. The cycle route is well sheltered and takes in Ross Castle, all the various lakes, Muckross House, Torc Waterfall and so much more, would highly recommend. Also very flat no hills to worry about.
Written 20 August 2020
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BGillman-202
Dublin, Ireland58 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Family
This park was such a disappointment as we had been looking forward to it.

On the plus side it is just outside Killarney, easy to get to, loads of parking and is actually quite large with some great views.

However there are some large negatives. We did a mix of walking and cycling. It is ideally suited to bikes with wide paths and flat terrain around the lake. However I think bikes aren’t that welcome, we found one small bike rack in the park (maybe 12 bikes) so most people chained bikes to railings. For example we cycled to Tork Waterfall to discover nowhere to leave bikes so we chined them to a fence. Loads of people doing that. We did a cycle around the lake and the best bit was that the trail for bikes just ends and you get dumped out onto the main road which has no hard shoulder or bike lane for the last 1-2km. We got a very nasty surprise with our 8yr old and didn’t enjoy that part with traffic so close. No signs or warning notes. In general as I said it felt like bikes aren’t that welcome even though there were loads on bikes the day we were there.

We like our hikes and really like getting to see a park and making the most of the amenity. However this park seems determined not to lay the trails out clearly, the only maps ones we could find were on sighs scattered around the house and left about 80% of the park apparently off limits. There were no maps on the site to buy or otherwise and we were advised to go back into Killarney and ask in the bike rental shops for maps!!!!!! That’s really not helpful when you’re at the park.

As the centre piece of Killarney tourism I must say we left disappointed. The lack of maps meant that we didn’t get the most out of our time or the amenities that we think are there. We found the national parks in Donegal to an equivalent standard in terms of forestry and views while offering a much better visitor experience.
Written 16 August 2020
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Deirdre W
Cork, Ireland75 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
We are so lucky to have such an amazing resource on our doorstep. Myself and my other half borrowed two bikes from the fab hotel we were staying in, Muckross Park Hotel, which is just across the road from the park and spend two magical hours cycling around Muckross Lake, one of the three breathtaking lakes in the park. After being cooped up in our 5km for so long it was so lovely to escape into such a spectacular place. Amazing xxx
Written 11 June 2021
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Susan M
Dublin, Ireland319 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
This park is right there in the town. Run by the Council. There are many walks all marked out, There is also a beautiful little cafe for coffees or lunch housed in a house with a thatched roof and amazing old chimney pots. A "mst" to do while in Killarney.
Written 14 September 2020
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CaitrionaRyan
Dublin, Ireland18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
Myself and my partner decided to do the long 12km walk around the lakes. The walk is 99% flat and good surface. The whole walk took about 2.5 hours and we stopped in a coffee shop half way around. There is an option to take a boat back if your too tired at this stage for 10 euro per adult and 5 euro for a child. The waterfall is stunning and a must see when you are here- although going off peak times is best - early in the morning or later evening as there will be hundreds of tourists there mid day,.
Written 26 May 2022
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GerardQuinn
Naas, Ireland652 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 • Family
All I can say is WOW. The national park is located about 4km outside Killarney town. The scenery is amazing with the lake walks and Muckross House and visitor centre. You can rent a bike in Killarney town and there is a cycle track out of the town to the national park. You can cycle the entire lakes and the views are amazing. You can also have a boat trip on the lakes (€10 per adult and €5 per child) and the boat team are so friendly and it’s so worth the money as the views on the lakes are amazing.

This is a must see location when in Kerry.
Written 10 July 2021
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CatwinM153
Athlone, Ireland136 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Couples
Lots to see. Well signposted!! We did muckross house and gardens and torc Waterfall. Was beautiful! I would recommend planning out what you want to do before you arrive as there are some cool hikes and stuff that you might regret not being prepared for. Alot of the popular places accessible by car and lots of parking.
Written 23 August 2020
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Kelly J
Austin, TX10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021
The park itself is breathtaking and a welcome respite if you have spent much time in urban areas. The town of Killarney is nice and mostly walkable. I would have spent an extra half day here to see the Abbey on the lake. It is best to avoid the tourist traps around the Manor house. There's a lot of coach rides that really aren't worth the exorbitant price.
Written 28 September 2021
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Helen H
Balbriggan, Ireland127 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020 • Couples
It’s been lovely this year given the pandemic to be able to appreciate what Ireland has to offer. I’m so glad we chose Killarney, the national park is incredibly beautiful. Perfect to spend a whole day there with good weather, with the choice of walking, cycling or taking a trip in the haunting cars. I would recommend renting a bike so as to really get to see the whole park as it is huge.
Written 5 September 2020
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