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Top 10 Places to Explore Nearby

1. MacGillycuddy's Reeks: The MacGillycuddy’s Reeks are home to Ireland’s highest mountain Carrauntoohill at 1038m (3,407 feet). Cronin’s Yard at the entrance to the Hag's Glen and Lisleibane carpark are both local trailheads for hill walking and climbing Carrauntoohill and the Reeks.

2. Killarney National Park: With its lakes, forests and mountain slopes Killarney National Park is a must. Some of the key attractions include - Torc Waterfall, Muckross House & Gardens, Muckross Traditional Farm, Muckross Abbey, Ross Castle and Killarney House and Gardens. Boat rides onto the lakes go from both Ross Castle and Muckross House and offer a unique way to see the park in its entirety. Killarney National Park is voted No.1 on TripAdvisor’s Top Attractions for Kerry.

3. The Gap of Dunloe: The gateway to the Black Valley is best approached on foot or by bike or by taking a horse-drawn jaunting car from alongside Kate Kearney's Cottage, the 150-year-old pub. Strickeen Mountain (440m) and Purple Mountain (832m) either side of the gap are other sight-rewarding climbs. The Gap of Dunloe is voted No.6 on TripAdvisor’s Top Attractions for Kerry.

4. Tomies Wood: An indigenous oak woodland and conifer plantation that has a 6km looped walk with views over the lakes of Killarney. O’Sullivan’s Cascade just off the looped walk and beside the lake edge is well worth a visit.

5. The Ring of Kerry: The Ring of Kerry encompasses a scenic drive around the Iveragh Peninsula and is a 179km-long circular route taking in rugged and verdant coastal landscapes and rural seaside villages. The Ring of Kerry is voted No.3 on TripAdvisor’s Top Attractions for Kerry.

6. Rossbeigh Beach: Rossbeigh Beach is a lovely long sandy scenic blue flag beach ideal for swimming, surfing, horse trekking and long walks. It also has some impressive sand dunes. Other notable beaches include Inch strand on the road to Dingle and Cromane Strand close by.

7. Golf Courses: Beaufort Golf Course neighbouring Tullig House is a superb 18-hole parkland championship golf course. There are also a number of golf courses in Killarney worthy of a visit along with Dooks Golf Course outside Killorglin which was voted Ireland’s most scenic golf course in 2020.

8. The Kerry Way: At over 200km, the Kerry Way is one of Ireland's longest signposted walking trails. The trail starts and finishes in Killarney and takes in the Iveragh Peninsula passing through some of the most isolated and dramatic countryside in the country.

9. Caragh Lake: Fed by the Caragh River, this glacial lake plays host to fishing, kayaking and paddle-boarding, as well as woodland walking in the surrounding forests.

10. Killarney & Killorglin Towns: The towns of Killarney and Killorglin need no introduction and provide plenty of places to shop, eat, drink with both being on the Ring of Kerry.

A Day Out of Kerry is a Day Lost!

Nearby Restaurant & Bar Recommendations

  • Beaufort
  • Kate Kearney’s Cottage at the Gap of Dunloe (Bar & Restaurant, Live Music)
  • Beaufort Bar
  • The Inn Between Bar & Restaurant
  • Heather at the Gap (Restaurant & Café)
  • The Coffee Pot Cafe (Café at the Gap of Dunloe)

  • Fossa
  • Killarney Brewing & Distilling Co. (Brewery, Bar & Restaurant)
  • The Golden Nugget (Bar & Restaurant)

  • Killarney
  • JM Reidy’s (Traditional Bar & Restaurant, Live Music)
  • Kitty O’Se’s Seafood & Grill
  • The Mad Monk (Irish Seafood)
  • The Laurels (Traditional bar & restaurant, Live Music)
  • O’Connor’s Traditional Pub (Bar & Restaurant, Live Music)
  • The Flesk (Fine dining Restaurant)
  • Hillard’s (Cocktail Bar & Fine Dining Restaurant)
  • Harrow (Fine Dining Restaurant)
  • The Tan Yard (Bar & Restaurant)
  • The Porterhouse (Bar & Restaurant)
  • Curious Cat Café (Café & Brunch specialist)
  • Petit Delice (French Café)
  • Café Du Parc (Café & Brunch specialist)

  • Killorglin
  • The Bianconi Bar & Restaurant
  • Kingdom 1795 (Fine Dining Restaurant)
  • 10 Bridge Street (Tapas Bar)
  • Bunkers (Bar, Restaurant & Café)

  • Takeaway Options
  • Genting Thai (Takeaway & Restaurant in Killarney)
  • Khao Asian Street Food (Takeaway & Restaurant in Killarney)
  • Quinlan’s Seafood Bar (Takeaway & Restaurant in Killarney/Killorglin)
  • Jack’s Bakery (Coffee and pastry shop in Killorglin)
  • Dream Chinese Restaurant (Takeaway & Restaurant Killorglin)
  • Harmony Chinese Restaurant (Takeaway & Restaurant Killorglin)