Ireland Killarney Lakes & Ring of Kerry Flashcards
Q: Where do you meet and what are the first two sites explored in Killarney?
A: Meet in Killarney and explore 15th-century Ross Castle and nearby Torc Waterfall.
Q: What is the initial activity in Killarney National Park?
A: An easy warm-up walk to Torc Waterfall.
Q: Where do you walk en route to lunch at Lord Brandon’s cottage?
A: Through the Gap of Dunloe on a beautiful and gentle footpath.
What is the walking level?
Walking Level
Daily Mileage Options: 2-8 miles
Route Notes:
The terrain on this trip includes a mix of paved and cobblestone streets in Killarney, Kenmare and other villages; as well as well-maintained coastal, countryside, riverside and shepherds’ paths of compressed dirt and stone. The footpaths offer a selection of level, rolling and hilly terrain with some elevation gain and loss.
Q: How do you travel to the manor house hotel in Killarney town?
A: Sail across the Killarney Lakes.
Q: What is a suggested evening activity in Killarney?
A: Drop in on the local pub for some traditional music and dancing.
Q: Who will you visit to learn about sheep breeding and what is unique about their herd?
A: Visit friends who have a herd of a thousand mountain sheep that have been carefully bred for over 150 years.
Q: What can you enjoy during an island walk?
A: Walk past colonies of seabirds to an ancient, ruined monastery.
Q: What are two historical sites to stroll to from Killarney?
A: Muckross House and Gardens, and the 15th-century Muckross Abbey.
Where does the tour start and end?
Killarney, Ireland.
