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- Life2TravelCharlotte, NC1,651 contributionsThis is a beautiful national park in Killarney. Be sure to start your visit at the visitor's center, they were friendly. helpful and provided maps and a plan for the several hours we had to spend. You could easily spend the entire day or more here, hiking the paths, driving to see different vistas, enjoying the wildlife, horse and carriage ride (jaunting car) or visiting some of the historic sites such as Muckross House and Ross Castle.
The visitors center helped us with a plan for our visit and provided maps. We walked along the trails near the center enjoying the scenery and took a self guided tour of the Muckross House. We drove to Ross Castle and enjoyed a warm drink and scone at the outdoor garden cafe while we waiting for our guided tour. We really enjoyed the guided tour. Being limited on time, we drove the park roads south towards Kenmare and stopped at the different vistas which are well marked along the route. We wish we would have had more time to explore this beautiful park.Written 19 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Tracey OGrayson, GA12 contributionsGoing in mid-November was awesome! My husband and I drive the entire gap quite easily. The views are beautiful and change around every curve. Beware of sheep in the road, on-coming local cars (they drive it much faster than we did), and sharp turns. Our intent was to use a Jaunte Car but they were not running the morning we went.Written 27 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- alison g46 contributionsSuch a lovely place. Different routes whether you are fit or not !
Such beautiful scenery and it was dry out so it was a very pleasant experience.Written 13 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - AlbertSalichsManresa, Spain23,872 contributionsLadies' View is a lookout located in Killarney National Park, in Western Ireland. From here, you can see very beautiful views of the landscape with mountains and some lakes. It is a place to stop with the car and walk around and relax with the views. Also, it is located almost at the entrance of Natural Park, so probably, it will be one of the first views, you see here. Very nice.Written 27 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AlbertSalichsManresa, Spain23,872 contributionsMuckross Abbey is located in Killarney National Park, near Muckross Lake, in Western Ireland. The Abbey are ruins, where you can see a.graveyard and walk around it and inside the ruins of the church . A very relaxing and romantic place to walk, see the graves and the church. A very beautiful place to think, relax or only walk.
(See also Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms)Written 27 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Dan FSaint John, Canada14 contributionsThe Killarney house has an excellent reception area and exhibit of the history of the park. The gardens are excellent and in my opinion better than Muckross house gardens. The whole thing is refreshingly free and used by the public. Excellent area. I really enjoyed it and it’s an easy walk from the downtown core. If I was a local I would gladly use this area regularly.Written 19 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AlbertSalichsManresa, Spain23,872 contributionsSt. Mary's Cathedral is a church located in Killarney, a town in Western Ireland. It was built.between the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century in a gothic style. It is a typical church in Ireland, which you can visit and see.the altar and the main organ. Very nice place to come after visiting Killarney National Park.Written 27 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Holly_M_99Chichester, UK52 contributionsThis is a heck of a walk! It’s steep but the path is very clear and well-maintained the whole way to the very top. And it’s so worth the climb as the views all the way are beautiful, then you get 360 at the top, with various lakes in sight and a huge sense of achievement. We walked from the bottom, by Muckross Lake, to see the waterfall first then carried on up.
Brilliant!Written 13 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - messi guyDundalk, Ireland24 contributionsIt's a great hike even on a rainy day. I did one from Tahilla to Blackwater Bridge. I was with my mam and I think we were the first to do it in 2024.Written 2 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BrookeMoralesLondon, UK1,949 contributionsYou don't have to hike up Irelands highest mountain if you do not have time or aren't prepared enough.
You can still walk around the lower parts taking in the breathtaking scenery. Rugged landscapes, rivers and imposing peaks. There is a car park at the foot of the mountain where you can park for €2.Written 31 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - AlbertSalichsManresa, Spain23,872 contributionsMoll's Gap is a natural landscape located close to the Killarney National Park, in Western Ireland. It has some very beautiful colors, especially in autumn. In fact, you can park the car and walk around this place to see very beautiful views.Written 27 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LoloPhalaborwa, South Africa107 contributionsI am always searching for places that people often miss and that adds to the fact that this place is so unspoilt. I felt that I had traveled back in time and I got to see the real Ireland. It is not that people do not know how beautiful it is here but it is due to the fact that no coaches can get on these very small narrow roads so the heaps of tourists you get everywhere you go in this part of the world are missing thank god as it really spoils the real Irish experience when everywhere you go you do not hear one Irish accent. Glad for tourism in Ireland but this was the only place in Kerry that we got away from the masses of tourists and it was in May so I would never like to be there in peak season. That said DO NOT MISS the Black Valley if you are traveling by car or a hiker as it will not disappoint.Written 16 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AS6016Albany, NY647 contributionsWe were treated to a lovely concert in this beautiful, peaceful church by the men's choir, a soloist and a young boy playing a keyboard. An outstanding performance all around!Written 16 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LukasMiami, FL18 contributionsWe went March 2nd and set out from Cronin’s Yard at 8am. The weather and conditions were pretty extreme. There was extreme winds and a snow blizzard at top. Low visibility near the top. Had no gloves but summited at 11:09am. Definitely intermediate-advanced level.Written 3 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- jackgkelleherCork, Ireland117 contributionsHiked Mangerton mountain on a glorious day. Weather was fantastic which made the hike easier and the views were amazing.Written 29 September 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
