Caragh Lake

#479 among destinations in Ireland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Caragh Lake, also Lough Caragh, is a lake in the Reeks District in County Kerry, Ireland. The lake was formed by the damming of the Caragh River. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 56 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°3'18"N, 9°51'45"W

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Caragh Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carrauntoohil, Beenkeragh, Caher, Castle Conway.

6.4 miSE
Natural attraction, Park, Mountain
Carrauntoohil, Killarney
163 min walk • Carrauntoohil stands as the tallest peak in Ireland, dominating the skyline at an impressive height of 1,038 meters (3,406 feet). Located in the heart of County Kerry, near the scenic town of Killarney, this mountain is the central attraction of the MacGillycuddy's...
5.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Beenkeragh
152 min walk • Beenkeragh or Benkeeragh is the second-highest peak in Ireland, at 1,008.2 metres, on both the Arderin and Vandeleur-Lynam lists. It is part of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks range in County Kerry.
6.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Caher
155 min walk • Caher or Caher East Top at 1,000 metres, is the third-highest peak in Ireland, on the Irish Arderin and Vandeleur-Lynam classifications. It is part of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks in County Kerry.
4.8 miNE
Forts and castles
Castle Conway, Killorglin
124 min walk • Castle Conway is a former castle and stately home in the town of Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland. Today only the ruins of one wall remain.
6.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
The Bones
157 min walk • The Bones, at 957 metres high, is the seventh-highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin list, or the eighth-highest according to the Vandeleur-Lynam list.
4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lough Acoose
103 min walk • Lough Acoose is a freshwater lake in the southwest of Ireland. It is located on the Iveragh Peninsula of County Kerry near the MacGillycuddy's Reeks mountains.
5.1 miNE
Bridge
Laune Viaduct, Killorglin
130 min walk • The Laune Viaduct is a historic bridge in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland. The viaduct was located along the Great Southern and Western Railway's branch line from Farranfore to Valentia Harbour.
3.2 miW
Town
Glenbeigh
83 min walk • One of the main attractions in Glenbeigh is the iconic Rossbeigh Beach, a long stretch of golden sand that offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors can take leisurely strolls along the shore, go for a swim in the crystal-clear waters, or simply relax...
5.1 miE
Memorial
Kilcoolaght East ogham stones
131 min walk • Kilcoolaght East Ogham Stones are a collection of ogham stones forming a National Monument located in County Kerry, Ireland.
2.8 miN
Lake, National park
Lough Yganavan and Lough Nambrackdarrig
73 min walk • Lough Yganavan is known for its crystal-clear waters and is a popular spot for fishing and boating. Visitors can rent a boat and spend a leisurely day out on the water, taking in the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
6.1 miNW
National park
Castlemaine Harbour
156 min walk • Castlemaine Harbour is a Ramsar site, Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area and national nature reserve of approximately 2,281 acres located in County Kerry, Ireland.