250-year-old tour ... and counting

To truly say you have seen Killarney, this is the only tour to take.

The Gap of Dunloe Traditional Boat Tour

Option 1

Departing from the stone bridge at Ross Castle car park by coach, you travel the seven-mile journey to Kate Kearney’s Cottage on the northern side of this world famous pass. The Gap is a narrow mountain pass between MacGillycuddy’s Reeks (to the west) and the Purple Mountain (to the east). It is approximately seven miles (or 10 km). The hike takes less than two hours. Pony and traps are also available at Kate Kearney’s Cottage. En-route you pass five lakes linked together by the River Loe, with spectacular mountains on either side. At the end of the hike or pony and trap ride, you will arrive at Lord Brandon’s Cottage on the Gearhameen River. Here you can have a light lunch (not included in the price of the tour)

At 2pm the boatmen will call guests to the boats for departure through three lakes and two rivers to Ross Castle, enjoying the most beautiful scenery anywhere in the world – the majestic oak woods of Derrycunnihy and Tomies mountains, the Meeting of the Waters where the three lakes meet, the “shooting of the rapids” (water levels permitting) under the Old Weir Bridge, Dinis Cottage on Dinis Island, the old Copper Mines where copper was mined in Killarney three thousand years ago, historic Innisfallen Island with its ruins dating back to the 6th century, where the monks wrote 'The Annals of Inisfallen'. The finishing point of the tour is Ross Castle, the 15th century castle home of the great chieftain O’Donoghue. During the boat trip, you will be told the history and legends of the area by the boatmen. Pre-booking is advisable. Check out our website for all your touring options.

The Gap of Dunloe Option 2

For the person who would like to walk or cycle and explore the area in their own time, boats departure time: 10.30am Ross Castle (Front Pier at Ross Castle) departure time at Lord Brandon’s 2pm.

Prices are displayed and vary from trip to trip. Prior booking maybe required so see contact information and references on our map.

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Gap of Dunloe

Kate Kearney’s Cottage

Black Valley

Lord Brandon’s Cottage Departure 2pm

House & Gardens Lough Lein

Innisfallen Island & Abbey

Killarney

Ross Castle Front Pier at Ross Castle Departure 10:30am

Bricin Bridge

Old Weir Bridge Meeting of the Waters

Eagles Nest

Muckross Abbey

Muckross House & Gardens

Boathouse

Killarney National Park

Dinis Cottage

Muckross Lake

Torc

Waterfall & Mountain