Things to do in Dunloe Upper

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I loved the place. Despite its popularity and horse drawn tourist carts it has atmosphere. There's an attractive bleakness about it that was like a magnet for us.
I loved the place. Despite its popularity and horse drawn tourist carts it has atmosphere. There's an attractive bleakness about it that was like a magnet for us.
There are several stone bridges along the way that tourists can't get enough of, The Gap of Dunloe is a narrow mountain pass forged between the MacGillycuddy Reeks and Purple Mountain by glacial flows. The river running through the gap is the river Loe from where the Gap gets its name. The Gap begins at Kate Kearney's Cottage. The road, narrow in many places, winds through the pass and descends into The Black Valley passing five lakes, Coosaun Lough, Black Lake, Cushnavally Lake, Auger Lake and Black Lough. Within easy walking distance from Kate Kearney's cottage is a picturesque old bridge known as the 'Wishing Bridge'. It is said that wishes made here really do come true! The Gap is approximately 11 km from north to south. You can hire a jaunting car (horse drawn wagon) to travel through the Pass and take a boat back to Killarney from Lord Brandon's cottage at the other end.
The gap of Donloe is one of the best hidden secrets in Ireland. The road passes through some beautiful scenes and Ireland's highest mountains. The narrow roads make it almost impossible for two way pass through keeping the crowds away. The best way is to drive tiny car or take a horse carriage ride. #trovember #hiddengems #kerry #ireland
Amazing hike with plenty of places to take a photograph
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1-Day Ring of Kerry Rail Tour

1-Day Ring of Kerry Rail Tour

Activity duration is 13 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 26 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$1,377 per adult
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1 Hour Guided Carriage Tour in Killarney National Park

1 Hour Guided Carriage Tour in Killarney National Park

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 13 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$370 per adult
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Full-Day Tour of the Dingle Peninsula, Slea Head, and Inch Beach

Full-Day Tour of the Dingle Peninsula, Slea Head, and Inch Beach

Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 157 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$554 per adult
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Killarney Food Tour

Killarney Food Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
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Price is HK$1,109 per adult
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Gap of Dunloe: Lakes of Killarney Boat Tour and Scenic Walk

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

Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
8.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
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Price is HK$323 per adult
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Gap of Dunloe featuring a bridge, a river or creek and tranquil scenes

Gap of Dunloe

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As pretty as a postcard and only reachable by slow travel, this pass gives you time to breathe the clear air and see the beauty of every wildflower.

Gap of Dunloe

Dunloe Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Dunloe Upper at Dunloe Golf Course. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Dunloe Golf Course
Muckross House showing flowers, château or palace and a garden

Killarney