Gap of Dunloe Tours
This is more of an adventure than tour. Combination of a bus to Kate Keaney’s Cottage, then a journey of miles ahead of you to be taken by jaunting car or walk through the famous gap, a glaciated valley to Lord Brandons Cottage
After lunch the traditional style boat takes you through the three Lakes of Killarney to Ross Castle where a bus will return you to Killarney.
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Gap of Dunloe Killarney Kerry Ireland by Martin Varghese holiday trip 2015
Gap of Dunloe Kerry Ireland by Chry_Martin (Martin Varghese - Ireland)
The Gap of Dunloe is a rugged mountain pass on the eastern side of the Kerry's MacGillycuddy's Reeks close to Killarney Town. It is famous for it's rugged scenery, unspoilt landscape and corrie lakes.
Walking is the best way to see the Gap of Dunloe, leaving your car at Kate Kearneys Cottage. This is a long walk which will takes nearly a full day to complete. It begins alongside Kate Kearneys Cottage and takes the walker through some rugged mountain scenery of a mountain gap.
Alternatively, it you have neither the time nor the energy to walk you can hire either a pony or a pony & trap to travel the route. There are fantastic vistas of rocky overhanging mountains and deep and mystic mountain lakes. The route carries the you through the Gap into the Black Valley.
From there route leads to the Upper Lake and and the Queens Cottage - which is a fantastic walk on its own - offering great views of the Upper Lake and the surrounding woodland.
From here Killarney town is a further 12km and it is not recommended to walk this as you will have already walked 14km and much of the road to Killarney has reasonably heavy traffic and there is not much of a footpath. So prior to setting out, organise for someone pick you up on the other side.
A very popular and most commonly used touring option is as follows;
The journey begins at approx 10.00 at the wonderfully restored 15th century Ross Castle where you are taken by the traditional open boats through the Three Lakes of Killarney passing by Innisfallen Island, Bricin Bridge, Colleen Bawn Rock, Torc Mountain, Old Weir Bridge , The Meetings of The Waters just to mention a few. The boat journey takes approximately 2 hours and ends at the local cottage restaurant Lord Brandon’s Cottage where you can enjoy a light snack.
Here you change to a pony and trap and jaunt through the Gap of Dunloe where you can view a spectacular glaciated valley. The tour is the perfect way to see the rich and varied vegetation and scenery Killarney has to offer. Your day ends at the renowned Kate Kearney’s Cottage.
It is often described as another Wonder of The World
Gap of Dunloe Tour Pony & Trap & Open Boat Tour, Killarney, the South West of Ireland
Gap of Dunloe Tour Pony & Trap & Open Boat Tour
Carved by the milt water of a huge glacier thousands of years ago, a journey Through' the Gap in a pony and trap returning by boat via the Killarney Lakes is the only way to experience the magic of the Gap - a magnificent unforgettable trip not to be missed.
The journey begins at approx 10.30 at Ross Castle where you are taken by the traditional open boats through the Three Lakes of Killarney passing by Innisfallen Island, Bricin Bridge, Colleen Bawn Rock, Torc Mountain, Old Weir Bridge , The Meetings of The Waters just to mention a few.
The boat journey takes approximately 2 hours and ends at Lord Brandon's Cottage where you can enjoy a light snack.
Here you change to a pony and trap ride through the Gap of Dunloe where you can view a spectacular glaciated valley. The tour is the perfect way to see the rich and varied vegetation and scenery Killarney has to offer.
Your day ends at the renowned Kate Kearney's Cottage. Approx Finish Time: 14:30- 15:00. This tour can be done in reverse- on request and subject to availability.
For further information visit killarneyonamap.ie
Killarney, Ireland - Gap of Dunloe Tour in Killarney National Park
Welcome to my big trip of 2017. Today is day 7 of our journey. Join us on our adventurous Gap of Dunloe Tour where we ride in a horse and motor boat capturing beautiful sights in Killarney National Park. Then we explore the beautiful and green forest near Torc Waterfall. Take a day trip in nature with us and explore one of my favorite stops in Ireland.
——Today’s Activities ——
Gap of Dunloe Adventure Tour:
(fantastic family run tour experience! Horse Trap is small, but it was a great time! The tour guides are so friendly and knowledgable)
Torc Waterfall: (beautiful trail and hike up the stairs past waterfall)
Muckross House & Gardens: (beautiful and well kept grounds. Great cafe!)
Killarney, Ireland :
(love love love it here! So beautiful. Definitely one of my favorite stops)
——Places We Ate / Pubs——
Caragh restaurant:
(delicious and one of the better priced restaurants in Killarney)
Garden Restaurant at The Muckross House:
(delicious tea and pastries)
Killarney Ice Cream Shop:
——Sleeping Quarters——
OLD WEIR LODGE:
(Great family owned bed and breakfast. Delicious breakfast. Comfortable rooms. Little walk into town.)
——Equipment——
Nikon D3300
Rode VideoMicro
Samsung Galaxy S8
Adobe Premiere
——Music——
Succotash by Silent Partner
Silver Lakes by Wes Hutchinson
Pluto by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena
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You NEED to Do This in Killarney - Ireland
Boating through Killarney National Park and Biking through the Gap of Dunloe. I didn't know Ireland was such an adventurous destination.
I was in Killarney to attend TBEX (Travel Blog Exchange) and one of the tours they put together, through Failte Ireland, was to boat across Lough Leane and cycle through the Gap of Dunloe, both close to Killarney.
We were pick up at the INEC (Ireland's National Event Center) and transported to Ross Castle on Lough Leane. We took boats, provided by Gap of Dunloe Traditional Boat Tours, across the lake to an island with ancient monastery ruins and then navigating through Muckross Lake and Upper Lake before being dropped off at Lord Brandon's Cottage.
From there we mounted our bikes, provided by Ireland Walk Hike Bike, to cycle up the Mountains of East Kerry for the 11 kilometer road through the Gap of Dunloe. The sights were incredible. It did rain on and off the whole day but it just added to the experience and made it more memorable.
We stopped at Heather Restaurant for a delicious meal and the best Irish Coffee I have ever had. Our last stop of the tour was Beaufort Bar, a pub that is as traditional as you can find with live music and dance performers to welcome all us bloggers to Ireland.
It was an amazing first day in Ireland for me and I highly suggest Killarney as a stop on your Ireland trip.
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Killarney National Park & Gap of Dunloe bike & boat tour
‘Wie vond dit ook al weer een goed idee?’ Oja…. helaas dat was ik zelf en er is geen weg meer terug. Want ik was zelf degene die had bedacht dat ik het gigantische Killarney National Park en de bergpas Gap of Dunloe wel het beste op de fiets kon verkennen. Niet ingecalculeerd dat ik zo’n 5 kilometer stijl bergopwaarts moest, nadat ik anderhalf uur in een boot over de meren van park had gevaren. Maar het was het waard!
Met de auto kom je vanuit Killarney, in het zuiden van Ierland, slechts aan de randen van het park. Dus wordt het wandelen, een rondvaartboot vol Amerikanen, dure prive koets met paarden of…? Ik maakte een combinatie van een fietstour en tocht in een klein bootje.
Gap of Dunloe Ireland (April 2016)
Coming back from a trip through the Gap of Dunloe on a jaunting car. Definitely something you should do when you visit this place. also have a drink at Kate Kearney's Cottage.
Nestled at the entrance to the world famous Gap of Dunloe lies Kate Kearney's Cottage, a 150 year old family-run establishment.
Escapades in Ireland: Gap of Dunloe - On a Boat!
Study abroad trip to Ireland 2011
Gap of Dunloe Boats at Bricín Bridge, Killarney
Killarney Lake Tours - Waterbus - Jaunting Cars - Ross Castle
During your visit to Killarney, why not include a truly memorable tour of Killarney with Killarney Lake Tours.
Sit back, relax and take in the sites with Killarney Lake Tours.
Long Established Killarney Tour Operators.
Leading Traditional Irish Jaunting Car & Boat Tour around the Killarney National Park.
Premier sightseeing tour of Killarney.
Eco Friendly Tour.
Choice of morning and afternoon tours.
Full commentary on the Killarney tour by our Billy “the jarvey” and Johnny the Skipper” with the MV Pride of the Lakes.
Gap on Dunloe
Riding through the gap of Dunloe on a jaunting cart and then a car, views and more
Song on Kerry boat tour trad session
Singer Tim Browne from Kanturk, Co. Cork with a fine and fitting version of 'Surrounded by Water' by Dominic Behan.
From left: Barry Lynch (tin-whistle), Martin Mc Cormack (uilleann pipes), Eddie 'The Eagle' (boat driver), Brendan O'Sullivan (fiddle), Tim Browne (bouzouki/vocals).
Contact: mccormackmusic@yahoo.com
Recorded on a Gap of Dunloe boat tour on the Lakes of Killarney.
Surrounded by Water
They say that the lakes of Killarney are fair
That no stream like the Liffey can ever compare,
If it's water you want, you'll find nothing more rare
Than the stuff they make down by the ocean.
[Chorus:]
The sea, oh the sea, is grá gheal mo chroí
Long may it flow between England and me
It's a sure guarantee that some hour we'll be free
Thank God we're surrounded by water.
Killarney boat ride
5/22/2015
Rode the boat from Ross Castle, through the three inter-connected lakes of Killarney, to Lord Brandon's Cottage to start the walk of Gap of Dunloe. What a fantastic journey.
Bike the Gap of Dunloe
The Gap of Dunloe is stunning! Rent bikes in Killarney and ride for about 2 hours to the top of the Gap of Dunloe. A quick ride down the other side puts you at Lord Brandon's Cottage (20 minutes after the top of the Gap), where you can have a lunch and catch the boat back to town. This trip can be done in reverse as well.
If you are going to use a Jaunting Car (carriage), reservations aren't necessary as they are waiting at both sides of the Gap. Just arrange transportation to the Gap or take the boat to Lord Brandon's Cottage.
July 2, 2015
Boat from Ross Castle to Lord Brandon's Cottage and vice-versa:
Walking the Kerry Way and other hiking options:
Google map of this bike ride:
killarney house
Killarney House reopens the gardens April 3rd 2016.
Trad session breaks out on Kerry boat tour
Performers from left: Barry Lynch (uilleann pipes), Martin Mc Cormack (uilleann pipes), Eddie 'The Eagle' (boat driver), Brendan O'Sullivan (fiddle), Tim Browne (bouzouki).
So here's what happened.
We were travelling to play a concert in the beautiful Gap of Dungloe, County Kerry. The local annual car rally was on in the area so roads were restricted. We decided the best option was to take the Gap of Dunloe boat tours across the Lakes of Killarney to our destination. It was a glorious sunny day in a beautiful setting. One of the other passengers asked would we play a few tunes. We thought, why not! :)
It just so happened that the acoustics were excellent on the water.
Enjoy!
Contact: mccormackmusic@yahoo.com
InnisFallen Island & Monastary
InnisFallen Island & Monastary, 12 Century, on the Lakes of Killarney
Gap Of Dunloe
5/22/2015
Walked Gap of Dunloe north-bound from Lord Brandon's Cottage to Kate Kearney's Cottage, then continued along N72 traffic and the local Fossa Way back to Killarney. Together it's about a 15-mile walk this day.