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“You’re on top of the world!”

Aug 2023

You’ll feel on top of the world with the stunning views across Beginish Island to the Dingle Peninsula and McGillyCud...

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“Kerry Must-See!”

Jun 2023

If you’re time visiting The Ring of Kerry is limited, I highly recommend you make this place one of your stops.

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D P
Wellington, New Zealand8,043 contributions
Best views of the island and surrounding area
So the cliffs were closed for maintenance when we went in September 2023 but the rest was open and I have to say that the views at the very top were spectacular. You could see Skellig Micheal, all of Valentia, Portmagee, the Blasket Islands and all the way to Cahersiveen and it wasn’t even the best of days. We didn’t bother with the walk around the edge as from the mast you could see everything better and do a complete 360° without risk of being blown over! Worth the €6 to drive to the top
Visited October 2023
Travelled as a couple
Written 2 October 2023
Jim S
Limerick, Ireland259 contributions
5 star views
Wow, what views from the 3 viewing points ! A nice walk around the top of the mountain too. Loads of information placards at each stop. €8 per car, more for vans. A must visit for the views !
Visited April 2024
Travelled as a couple
Written 24 April 2024
Erika Kalmar
Brussels, Belgium70 contributions
My personal highlight in Valentia island
I haven't even heard of this place before visiting Valentia island and this became my personal highlight. Entry fee is 8€ for cars or 4€ for walkers. You can park at the entrance and do a steep hike to the viewpoints or you can drive and park at every viewpoint. There are info sheets everywhere talking about history, mythology, flora, fauna and places you see around yourself. And the view is different from all three places. There is even a picnic point. A must on your list, if you visit Valentia island. If you're there, also visit the lighthouse and the Skellig Experience Centre and do the Bray Head drive - Valentia island has a lot to offer.
Visited May 2024
Travelled with family
Written 14 May 2024

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Paula G

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Absolutely stunning views

Jul 2022 • Family

The mountain and cliffs have ample parking area at all 3 levels. The road up is quite steep but generally a good surface. It was wild and windy for our visit so we drive up in our campervan to each level and then did the short walk to each view point. Absolutely stunning and highly recommended if you touring Valentina. There is a Wild Atlantic Way sign on the top (slightly marred by what looks initially to be advertising boards stuck to the rocks but are actually information signs, could have picked a better spot for them as it’s difficult to take a photo of the WAW sign without them in it).

Written 31 July 2022

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Chris S

Eglinton, UK757 contributions

Great little loop walk - super scenery

Jun 2023 • Couples

The entrance is €6 per car - great value. We drove up to 2nd car park for short walk to cliffs viewing deck, then to 3rd car park for the circular walk (25mins walk) for panoramic views. Very easy walking, very enjoyable

Written 13 June 2023

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Daniel

Saratoga Springs, NY98 contributions

Incredible views with not many crowds

Jul 2022 • Family

This place has some of the most incredible views we have seen in Ireland with barely any of the crowds. We enjoyed all 3 stages of the mountain including the cliffs, the loop walk, and the top. All gave absolutely incredible views and we had barely any crowds at all when we visited adding to the experience. Overall for anyone driving the Ring of Kerry route this and other parts of Valentia Island are a must see detour.

Written 15 July 2022

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Plano, TX34 contributions

One of the best parts of our trip to Ireland

Jul 2019

Actually visited almost 5 years ago (review lets you only go back about a year), but this sort of thing doesn't change. Fondly recall the stunning views including the attached. Literally a "peak" of our visit to Ireland.

Written 22 May 2020

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D P

Wellington, New Zealand8,043 contributions

Best views of the island and surrounding area

Oct 2023 • Couples

So the cliffs were closed for maintenance when we went in September 2023 but the rest was open and I have to say that the views at the very top were spectacular. You could see Skellig Micheal, all of Valentia, Portmagee, the Blasket Islands and all the way to Cahersiveen and it wasn’t even the best of days. We didn’t bother with the walk around the edge as from the mast you could see everything better and do a complete 360° without risk of being blown over!
Worth the €6 to drive to the top

Written 2 October 2023

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Erika Kalmar

Brussels, Belgium70 contributions

My personal highlight in Valentia island

May 2024 • Family

I haven't even heard of this place before visiting Valentia island and this became my personal highlight.
Entry fee is 8€ for cars or 4€ for walkers. You can park at the entrance and do a steep hike to the viewpoints or you can drive and park at every viewpoint. There are info sheets everywhere talking about history, mythology, flora, fauna and places you see around yourself. And the view is different from all three places. There is even a picnic point. A must on your list, if you visit Valentia island.
If you're there, also visit the lighthouse and the Skellig Experience Centre and do the Bray Head drive - Valentia island has a lot to offer.

Written 14 May 2024

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Jim S

Limerick, Ireland259 contributions

5 star views

Apr 2024 • Couples

Wow, what views from the 3 viewing points ! A nice walk around the top of the mountain too. Loads of information placards at each stop. €8 per car, more for vans. A must visit for the views !

Written 24 April 2024

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Sinead

County Kerry, Ireland46 contributions

Outstanding

Aug 2021 • Family

Absolutely fabulous place. Worth every penny of the paltry €6 charged. That you can drive to the top is wonderful for those less able bodied or like me, wrecked from walking all day. Make it a must do on your trip to Valentia.

Written 4 August 2021

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A Bro

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Amazing!

Apr 2022 • Family

Visited during Easter , best part of our holiday so far! Was able to drive to the top and the trails allowed for easy walking. Led to the most amazing views! Extremely informative plaques which allowed us to further understand the history and nature of the area. Would definitely recommend a visit, well worth the 6 euro and complete bargain for the amazing experience and excellent facilities available. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly.

Written 18 April 2022

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Katrina H

Aldergrove, UK44 contributions

Worth a visit for all abilities

Sept 2021 • Couples

Beautiful views of the area. Can drive right to the top (literally). So all abilities can enjoy the views. Also different trails for thirds who would like a longer walk. Signposts of history on rocks for people to read. Easy access by car over to Valentina island from portmagee. Recommended for anyone visiting portmagee

Written 25 September 2021

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