Killarney National Park: Sightseeing
Places and attractions in the Sightseeing category
Ross Castle
Tours of 15th-century tower and gardens Nestled in the lush greenery of Killarney National Park, Ross Castle stands as a majestic testament to Ireland's medieval past. This sturdy fortress, located on the edge of Lough Leane in County Kerry, was constructed in the 15th century and is steeped in history...
Muckross House
19th-century lakeside mansion and gardens Muckross House is located on the small Muckross Peninsula between Muckross Lake and Lough Leane, two of the lakes of Killarney, 6 kilometres from the town of Killarney in County Kerry, Ireland. In 1932 it was presented by William Bowers Bourn and Arthur Rose Vincent to the Irish nation.
Lakes of Killarney
The Lakes of Killarney are a scenic attraction located in Killarney National Park near Killarney, County Kerry, in Ireland. They consist of three lakes - Lough Leane, Muckross Lake and Upper Lake.
Torc Mountain
National park peak with a waterfall Torc Mountain, at 535 metres, is the 329th–highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin list. It is a popular mountain for hill walkers as it has a stone or boarded path from its base at Torc Waterfall to its summit, which has views of the Lakes of Killarney.
Derrycunnihy Wood
Derrycunnihy Wood is a national nature reserve of approximately 336 acres located in County Kerry, Ireland. It is managed by Coillte.
Purple Mountain
Purple-hued peak for challenging hikes Purple Mountain at 832 metres high, is the 21st–highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin scale, and the 28th–highest according to the Vandeleur-Lynam scale. It is located in County Kerry, and is the highest point of the Purple Mountain Group.
Lough Leane
Lough Leane is the largest of the three lakes of Killarney. The River Laune flows from the lake into the Dingle Bay to the northwest.
Sheheree Bog
Sheheree Bog is a raised bog and national nature reserve of approximately 22 acres in County Kerry.
Upper Lake
Upper Lake is a lake in Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland. It is one of the Lakes of Killarney, along with Muckross Lake and Lough Leane.
Muckross Lake
Muckross Lake, also called Middle Lake or The Torc, is a lake in Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland. It is one of the three famous Lakes of Killarney, along with Lough Leane and Upper Lake.
Killarney House
Killarney House is an Irish country home in Killarney, County Kerry, which was built as a replacement for Kenmare House as the seat of the Earls of Kenmare. The site was chosen by Queen Victoria on her visit to Ireland in 1861.
Ladies View
Scenic point with views of Killarney Ladies View is a scenic viewpoint on the Ring of Kerry tourist route about 19 kilometres from Killarney along the N71 road to Kenmare, in the Killarney National Park in Ireland.
Innisfallen
Innisfallen or Inishfallen is an island in Lough Leane; one of the three Lakes of Killarney in County Kerry, Ireland. Innisfallen is home to the ruins of Innisfallen Abbey, one of the most impressive archaeological remains dating from the early Christian period found in the Killarney National Park.