Gap of Dunloe

#561 among destinations in Ireland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass

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The Gap of Dunloe, also recorded as Bearna an Choimín, is a narrow mountain pass running north-south in County Kerry, Ireland, that separates the MacGillycuddy's Reeks mountain range in the west, from the Purple Mountain Group range in the east. It is one of Kerry's most popular tourist destinations on account of its scenery. ()

Alternative names: Maximum elevation: 791 ftCoordinates: 52°1'0"N, 9°38'8"W

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Gap of Dunloe – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ross Castle, Carrauntoohil, Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, Lakes of Killarney.

4.7 miE
Tours of 15th-century tower and gardens
Ross Castle, Killarney National Park
121 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...
4.7 miW
Natural attraction, Park, Mountain
Carrauntoohil, Killarney
120 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...
4.3 miNE
Golf
Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, Killarney
110 min walk • Killarney Golf and Fishing Club is a private - members owned golf club on the shore of Lough Leane just west of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland. The club has 2 18-hole golf courses, Killeen and Mahony's Point & a 9-Hole Course called Lackabane.
4 miNE
Lake, Ruins
Lakes of Killarney, Killarney National Park
103 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.
3.6 miSE
Forest
Derrycunnihy Wood, Killarney National Park
92 min walk • Derrycunnihy Wood is a national nature reserve of approximately 336 acres located in County Kerry, Ireland. It is managed by Coillte.
0.8 miSE
Purple-hued peak for challenging hikes
Purple Mountain, Killarney National Park
21 min walk • 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.
3.9 miNE
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Lough Leane, Killarney National Park
99 min walk • 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.
2.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cnoc na Péiste
74 min walk • Cnoc na Péiste, anglicised Knocknapeasta, at 988 metres, is the fourth-highest peak in Ireland, on the Arderin and Vandeleur-Lynam lists. Cnoc na Péiste is part of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks range in County Kerry.
2.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
The Big Gun
64 min walk • The Big Gun, at 939 metres high, is the ninth-highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin list, or the tenth-highest according to the Vandeleur-Lynam list.
3.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Maolán Buí
82 min walk • Maolán Buí, also known by the name Bearna Rua, at 973 metres high, is the fifth-highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin list, or the sixth-highest peak in Ireland according to the Vandeleur-Lynam list. Maolán Buí is also known for its narrow north-west spur, called The Bone. It is part of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks in Kerry.
3.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Brassel Mountain
97 min walk • Brassel Mountain at 575 metres, is the 261-st highest peak in Ireland, on the Arderin scale. It is part of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks range in County Kerry.