Experts' Choice Award Gap of Dunloe
What the experts agree on
A dramatic glacial pass squeezed between the Purple Mountains and MacGillycuddy's Reeks, this narrow 4-mile mountain valley near Killarney offers stunning, rock-strewn scenery on all sides.
“The Gap of Dunloe is a scenic valley squeezed between Purple Mountain and Carrantuohil (at 1040m, Ireland's highest peak).”
– Lonely Planet
Fodor's "Massive, glacial rocks form the sides of this narrow mountain pass that stretches for 6½ km (4 miles) between MacGillicuddy's Reeks and the Purple Mountains." Full review
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The rocks create strange echoes: give a shout to test it out.
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The amazing Gap of Dunloe has been sculpted by the glaciers of Macgillycuddy's Reeks mountain range." Full review
Frommer's "A narrow pass between the Purple Mountains and MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, the winding Gap of Dunloe rises through mountains and wetlands just west of Killarney National Park." Full review
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Some of the roads can be difficult around here, so many people choose to explore by bicycle (try Killarney Rent-a-Bike, Lower New Street, Killarney (tel.
National Geographic
