What to do in Dunloe Upper

Activities, attractions and tours

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

Dunloe Upper Attractions

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Dunloe Upper Attractions

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1-Day Ring of Kerry Rail Tour

1-Day Ring of Kerry Rail Tour

Activity duration is 13 hours
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Price is CA $241 per adult
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Killarney National Park Tour

Killarney National Park Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour
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Price is CA $145 per adult*
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Killarney National Park Horseback Ride. Co Kerry. Guided. 1 hour.

Killarney National Park Horseback Ride. Co Kerry. Guided. 1 hour.

Activity duration is 1 hour
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Price is CA $173 per adult
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What to do in Dunloe Upper

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Gap of Dunloe featuring a bridge, tranquil scenes and a river or creek

Gap of Dunloe

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. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Dunloe Golf Course

 

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Day trip destinations from Dunloe Upper

Muckross House which includes a garden, heritage elements and flowers

Killarney

A scenic view showing the rolling green hillsides and imposing mountains of the Gap of Dunloe under a sky filled with dramatic clouds. Rain shafts are visible in the distance.

Dunloe Lower