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Gap of Dunloe
A narrow glacial pass between mountains, walked or ridden by pony and trap, with a boat back across the lakes.
- Open
- Always; boats and traps from about April to October
- Price
- Free to walk; paid for traps and boats
- Time Needed
- Half a day
- Address
- Gap of Dunloe, Beaufort, KillarneyDirections
- Getting There
- About 20 minutes by car or tour bus west of Killarney.
Why Go
A narrow road, closed to most cars in summer, winds about 6.8 miles past five small lakes and stone bridges. The classic day starts with the trip out to the gap, continues on foot or by trap, and ends with a boat through the three lakes to Ross Castle.
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