Gap of Dunloe
4 expert reviews
“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."
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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."
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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."
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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.
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+353 87 267 2821
off the R562 road to Killorglin, Killarney National Park, Killarney
