Lough Guitane

#378 among destinations in Ireland

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Lough Guitane is a freshwater lake in the southwest of Ireland. It is located in County Kerry near the town of Killarney. ()

Length: 6726 ftWidth: 4101 ftElevation: 246 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°0'22"N, 9°25'9"W

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Lough Guitane – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ross Castle, Muckross House, Muckross Abbey, St Mary's Cathedral.

5.3 miNW
Tours of 15th-century tower and gardens
Ross Castle, Killarney National Park
137 min walk • 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...
3.7 miW
19th-century lakeside mansion and gardens
Muckross House, Killarney National Park
95 min walk • 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.
3.5 miNW
Historic site with a courtyard
Muckross Abbey, Killarney
90 min walk • Nestled amidst the lush landscapes of Killarney National Park, Muckross Abbey stands as a hauntingly beautiful relic of Ireland's monastic past. This historic monastery, founded in 1448 by the Observantine Franciscans, has endured through centuries as a testament...
5.6 miNW
Historical Roman Catholic church
St Mary's Cathedral, Killarney
143 min walk • St. Mary's Cathedral is a magnificent example of Gothic Revival architecture nestled in the picturesque town of Killarney, Ireland. Consecrated in 1855, the cathedral stands as a testament to religious heritage and architectural grandeur in the heart of County Kerry.
6.1 miNW
Lake, Ruins
Lakes of Killarney, Killarney National Park
155 min walk • 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.
5.3 miNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Kerry Way, Killarney
135 min walk • The Kerry Way is a long-distance trail in County Kerry, Ireland. It is a 214-kilometre long circular trail that begins and ends in Killarney. It is typically completed in 8 to 10 days.
4.2 miW
National park peak with a waterfall
Torc Mountain, Killarney National Park
107 min walk • 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.
5.2 miNW
52°3'24"N • 9°30'31"W
The Grand Killarney, Killarney National Park
132 min walk • Spa
3.7 miSW
High peak with a trail, views and wildlife
Mangerton Mountain
95 min walk • Mangerton or Mangerton Mountain, at 838 metres, is the 19th-highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin list, and the 26th–highest mountain according to the Vandeleur-Lynam list.
3.5 miNW
Protected area
Sheheree Bog, Killarney National Park
90 min walk • Sheheree Bog is a raised bog and national nature reserve of approximately 22 acres in County Kerry.
3.7 miW
Small waterfall in a scenic setting
Torc Waterfall, Killarney National Park
95 min walk • Torc Waterfall is a 20 metres high, 110 metres long cascade waterfall formed by the Owengarriff River as it drains from the Devil's Punchbowl corrie lake at Mangerton Mountain.