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May 19, 2025
We rented bicycles right near the Killarney National Park. I highly recommend doing this if you are able. The trail was beautiful, with only a couple of small challenging hills. Securing our bike…Full review by lacran64
May 10, 2025
The best way to see even a fraction of this park is by jaunting cart. We had a great driver who described the history of the park and clearly takes excellent care of his horses. The views were fabul…Full review by castlesara2010
May 6, 2025
I could have spent many days here. Unfortunately, we just had one. Absolutely beautiful. The ruins of Ross castle are a must see. So much to do here and so little time!Full review by fammbrown96190
We would like to tour the park by jaunting horse carts. I think our kids will enjoy jaunting carts more. 1) Where to hire jaunting carts? What is their appx charges? Will they cover all the spots within the park? Will they wait at the places where we would like to pass some time or will they just ride through? 2) We would like to visit Ross castle, Torc waterfalls, Muckross house, Gap of Dunloe, some cottages, lakes(may be a short boat ride). Are all these possible to complete in one day or we should include 2days to complete this itinerary?
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The jaunty carts and drivers are a cruel way to view the park. The way the drivers treat their horses is beyond disgusting. They push the horses to pull ignorant tourists for miles up …
The jaunty carts and drivers are a cruel way to view the park. The way the drivers treat their horses is beyond disgusting. They push the horses to pull ignorant tourists for miles up hills and mountains that are way beyond their capabilites. The horses are fit to drop. The drivers don't care if they kill their horses, they will just get another one. Drive yourself if you can't do the walking, don't give money to cruel men who exploit the horses and the tourists.
I want to see the beautiful waterfalls while I visit in Ireland on October 29th and 30th. Is there a cost to visit the area? Is there a better time to go there when it has the least amount of people? Is there any chance they allow a person to go up next the falls for pictures? Thank you
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Hi Sharon No cost to see any of the natural beauties within the park. All year round is a good time. And, if careful, you can go close enough to the waterfall to get a good picture. Hope …
Hi Sharon No cost to see any of the natural beauties within the park. All year round is a good time. And, if careful, you can go close enough to the waterfall to get a good picture. Hope you enjoy! A.
hi where did you hire this guide? how do I find out about the rides, etc? where? thanks so much
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Sorry, not sure what you mean. We didn’t hire a guide. Just drove ourselves. Follow the signs and use your GPS, or a printed map. You can’t get lost. The road is a giant circle, …
Sorry, not sure what you mean. We didn’t hire a guide. Just drove ourselves. Follow the signs and use your GPS, or a printed map. You can’t get lost. The road is a giant circle, just keep going in the one direction. I suggest drive anti clockwise, and leave early too avoid tourist coaches. It’s a very very narrrow road in some places with little room for passing oncoming traffic. Hold your breath... It’s truly beautiful tho.
We were going to walk Cronin's Yard loop before going to Killarney National Park. Can we drive through the park or is everything guided? Also do the horse drawn carriages run all of the time or do you need reservations? thanks
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jaunting car ( carriage Rides ) Run all the time. and there is parking available. in certain areas. the park runs (26,000 acres) some areas are through the ring of kerry. most of the …
jaunting car ( carriage Rides ) Run all the time. and there is parking available. in certain areas. the park runs (26,000 acres) some areas are through the ring of kerry. most of the areas are blocked off to cars but have parking available.
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The recreational use of Drones is not permitted within the grounds of Killarney National Park. Drones affect wildlife, in particular nesting birds. They also impact on our visitors...
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