Local Tours Around Killarney
1. The Ring of Kerry This is a panoramic drive through some of Kerry's most outstanding scenery around the Iveragh Peninsula a 2. Killarney Local Circuit Points of interest on this route include the ruins of Aghadoe, the Gap of Dunloe, Ross Castle, Muckross House and Gardens. Torc Waterfall, the Middle and Upper Lakes and Eagle's Nest Mountain. 3. Caragh Lake and Rossbeigh Route via Glencar and Caragh Lake to Rossbeigh and return via Killorglin. 4. Dingle and Slea Head Traveling via Milltown and Castlemaine to the beach and sand hills of Inch. Continuing along the coast to Dingle where a stop can be made for lunch. On to Slea Head where one can view the three Blaskets and famous Brandon Hill. Returning via Aunascaul and the Vale of Tralee. 5. Loo Valley and Glengarriff Along the River Flesk passing the Killaha Castle stronghold of the Irish Chieftain "O'Donoghue of the Glen" on through the Loo Valley to Kilgarvan and Glengarriff. Stop for lunch and then take a boat to Garnish Island. The return journey home takes you over the mountains through Wynn's Tunnels to Kenmare and then to Killarney via Moll's Gap, the Upper Lake and Muckross. 6. Cork & Blarney Castle From Killarney the route embraces Macroom and the rolling hinterland of County Cork leading to the world famous Blarney Castle where adequate time should be allowed to visit the demesne and kiss the "Stone of Eloquence". On to Cork for lunch and the return journey encompasses the Gaelic speaking area of Ballyvourney and the picturesque banks of the River Flesk. 7. Beara Peninsula Split and shared between both Cork and Kerry counties, this fine coastline has some of the most outstanding beauty spots of the south west of Ireland. From Killarney follow the Kenmare road via Moll's Gap and from Kenmare continue on to Tuosist, Lauragh, Ardgroom, Eyeries, Adrigole and Glengarriff and return again back to Killarney via Kenmare. 8. Gap of Dunloe Killarney at its mystical best - travel from Killarney by traditional jaunting car to Kate Kearney's Cottage. From here, if you are feeling energetic, you can walk 7 miles to the shore of the Upper Lake at Gearhameen. Alternatively, relax in a pony and trap and enjoy the magnificent views en route. Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the finest scenery in the world. Afterwards, the Gap boats will take you through the Long Range to the famous "Meeting of the Waters". Here you can shot the rapids and travel on through Lough Leane to Ross Castle. From here transport can be arranged to bring you back to the park.
