County Kerry Off The Beaten Path

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Most Viewed Off The Beaten Path in County Kerry

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Dingle Peninsula   Killarney

Dingle Peninsula, Killarney

 9 Reviews  Blennerville Windmill and the museum-steamtrain from Blennerville/Tralee are well-known landmarks at the "gate to Dingle-island". It is the best-preserved of all windmills in Ireland and the... 

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Dingle Peninsula   Dingle

Dingle Peninsula, Dingle

 7 Reviews  What a spot...a real "off the beaten path", great old castle, no fees, just enjoy. If you go to Inch Beach and you are on your way to Dingle Town, stop here for a moment. It's a great introduction to... 

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Dingle Peninsula   Tralee

Dingle Peninsula, Tralee

 1 Review  Tralee is located at the gateway of the Dingle Peninsula, so you could easily take a bus or a car down to the Kerry Gaeltacht towns of Ventry and Dingle. The scenery is beautiful - I took this photo... 

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Mount Carrantuohill   Killarney

Mount Carrantuohill, Killarney

 1 Review  The first thing that caught my eye when I looked at a map of Ireland was the highest point in the country (of course) - Mt. Carrantuohill. This was our first planned activity in Killarney. It's about... 

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Beaches   Dingle

Beaches, Dingle

 2 Reviews  Take the Atlantic drive - it is a circular road starting at the west-end of Dingle - town and taking you to plenty of great sights along the way : 1) The Slea Drive B&B with the colorfull facade with... 

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Inch beach   Killarney

Inch beach, Killarney

 1 Review  This is a good one! You'll see Inch beach from your touring bus or car on the way from Killarney to Dingle, but few people actually stop to stroll the entire length of it. In summertime, you'll find... 

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Conner Pass   Dingle

Conner Pass, Dingle

 1 Review  The Connor pass route from Tralee to Dingle town is scenic. It passes the lovely beaches around Castlegregory, climbs Mt Brandon, and sweeps down to Dingle harbor. Take a walk on the path beyond the... 

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Inisfallen Island   Killarney

Inisfallen Island, Killarney

 2 Reviews  If you look across the lake with Ross castle to your back you can seen Inisfalen island. Take a boat trip from the Castle to the Island. There are ruins of a 6th century monastery there. It's usually... 

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Glenbeigh beach   Killarney

Glenbeigh beach, Killarney

 1 Review  About 14 miles away from Killarney (via Killorglin), is Glenbeig beach. It's totally deserted and utterly clean and beautiful. Behind me and my amigo Aisling is the Dingle Peninsula. See, we do have... 

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Lough Leanne   Killarney

Lough Leanne, Killarney

 1 Review  People, this is the place! Try to go to Lough Leanne to see the sun setting behind the mountains - aah it's magical! But there's a specific spot and it seems not everybody knows it. Drive away from... 

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The Ring of Kerry

by daleandles

We drove around the Ring of Kerry. Wish we had had longer. Very beautiful. Especially on the coast around Sneem. Wild and windswept. But how the weather changes! Blue sky to start, rain by the end. We actually 'lost' some scenery due to the cloud. The best? The view. The forts, Lecanabualle and Cahergal - in Cahersiveen. (Turn off on the right from Tralee direction onto Bridge Street and follow the signs. Down the same road, before turning off to the Forts, is Ballycarberry Castle. The Castle is a beautiful ruin which is perfect for a picnic. Beware the stinging nettles as you climb under the fence. Yep, there's no gate. The bad. The kerry Bog village museum next to the red fox Inn. It was only 5 Euros to get in, but it really wasn't worth it. 5 thatched roof cottages built for the 'village'. The shop is closed and you have to go to the pub to buy the obligitory postcards. The promise...

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Over The Water.

by poppy6488

Over The Water is the name given to the area across the Fertha river, in the town of Caherciveen.It is reached by turning right, as you enter the town from Killorglin direction. This will take you over the bridge, passing by the Old Barracks, a wonderful turreted building. Follow the road to a T-junction, and turn left and a short drive later, take another left, this takes you to Ballycarbery Castle ruins. Part of the southern wall is completely missing, where in the past local farmers took the stone away to build their houses. This and the years of Irish weather have taken it's toll, but yet, still, the remains are remarkably intact. There is a well written informative piece there to read of it's history.It is scenic and peaceful, and surrounded by water.Turn around and come back to the main junction again, take the left turn. There is a pull in area to park, if you wish to stop and...

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Motor Museum in Kilgarvan

by Krumel

If you're a fan of vintage cars you could visit the family-run Motor Museum in Kilgarvan near Kenmare. What just looks like a shed in the middle of nowhere actually houses quite an impressive collection of restored motoring rarities.Admission fee is 5 Euro per person, which I personally found rather steep, but then again I'm not the car enthusiast in the family and only came along because my brother is into vintage cars...

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Gleninchaquin Park

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In the heart of the Caha Mountains, at the end of a very narrow and very windy road you will find an absolutely gorgeous waterfall tumbling down a rocky hillside.In addition to this there are a number of walks around the park, which unfortunately we did not have enough time for, but next time I'm in the area I'll definitely plan to spend some more time there and do one of the hikes there. There are 6 different hikes from 40 minutes to 7 hours, or you can just potter over to the waterfall, or do the start of the river walk up to the water garden, which is a small lake with some waterlilies by the side of a mountain stream. The river walk then continues up through the forest along the tumbling stream.The park is privately owned, and the admission fee is 5 Euro per person.There is also a small cafe serving apple pie and scones.

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Cloghane: Gateway to this Wild Countryside

by Ekaterinburg

The village of Cloghane is two miles from Glen and four miles from Mullach and it's impossible to visit either place without passing through it. It's not a large village but it's position on Brandon Bay, beautiful beach and proximity to Mount Brandon, has made it very popular with hill walkers, mountaineers, anglers and visitors who just love the beautiful scenery and laid back atmosphere of the village. At nights there are good music and traditional Sean-nos singing sessions in the pubs and the people who live here are incredibly friendly, warmhearted and articulate. Kerry people have a long oral tradition and the telling of stories and anecdotes is still widespread. Have a drink and a chat with any local in a pub and I guarantee you, you will not be bored. There's one small hotel, O'Connors, but most of the local houses offer B&B as well. The photos show the local school where my...

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Glen: Seen from the Ground

by Ekaterinburg

Most of the land is mountain or bog but what could be grassed has been snatched back from the mountains and laid out as marshy often rock-strewn fields. All of them are bordered by these traditional dry-stone walls, stone piled skillfully upon stone, built by hand. The fields are used for cattle to graze on and sheep when they are brought down from the mountain for dipping or to be brought to one of the local fairs or Patterns as they are known in the area. When I was a child the biggest excitement of the summer was when the sheep were brought down from the mountain, to be dipped at the dipping pen, across the river. During my mother's childhood the farmers from Glen would herd the sheep over the mountain to Dingle to sell them at the Dingle Fair. Each farmer's sheep are identifiable by the colour marked on their coats. The photos show what the land looks like on the lower slopes of the...

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Which Brings You to Mullach Itself...

by Ekaterinburg

There used to be four families living in Mullach. There was a tiny footbridge over the stream and in the house facing it, there was always smoke coming from the chimney, tea and home-made bread on the table and the best people in the world waiting to welcome you. Now it's completely deserted and it's impossible not to feel sad when you survey the houses fallen into ruins. One is possibly still in occasional use as a holiday home, one is used as a barn/storage area for someone farming the land but all the rest are just crumbling remains. The little mountain stream in the second photograph runs right through the centre of where the houses used to be and navigating it by jumping from rock to rock was a favourite activity for visiting children. It's possible to park your car here and then you are free to get out and explore. Nowhere in Kerry will you get such wild, untouched scenery. This is...

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And Finally - The Lake just before Mullach

by Ekaterinburg

As you near the last bend on the road to Mullach, you pass this glorious lake. There are at least three in the area: The Harpers Lake; Pedlars Lake and the Black Lake. Harpers Lake you can't miss because it's in the shape of a harp but I'm not absolutely sure which of the lakes is in my picture. I think it's the Black Lake. It's possible to get out of the car and walk down to it but some of the ground is very boggy. I think it's worth getting your feet a bit damp for though and like Lough Avoonane, the sense of peace and solitude here is almost mystical. An ideal place to take photographs and indeed one gets the urge to paint it or compose a symphony or write a poem to celebrate its beauty. But if like me, you can't quite manage any of the above, just take umpteen photographs.

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Beyond Glen: The Road to Mullach

by Ekaterinburg

Glen is not the end of the world. Not quite. If you hadn't turned off the bridge leading towards the farm you could have continued for another two miles and here you definitely come to a full stop. This is Mullach, where you either turn round and come back or else, leave your car and climb over the mountains to Dingle. This two miles between Glen and Mullach is utterly delightful and another world from the one you normally inhabit. There's little or no vegetation, giving an uninterrupted view of the mountains on both sides and the bog stretching off in the distance. Along here is my cousin's stretch of bog. The whole farm consists of 666 acres, almost entirely hill and bog. The bog is used for cutting turf and the air has the most pungent smell of peat and heather. Cows graze on the grassy bog and spill casually out on the road. Twice a day they have to be collected for milking and then...

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Glen:Brandon Peak

by Ekaterinburg

The mountain directly behind my grandmother's house is called Brandon Peak. This should not be confused with Mount Brandon, the second highest mountain in Ireland which is about two miles away. Above Glen different mountain peaks soar, the highest being Drom Na Muiche and Brandon Peak. You can climb Brandon Peak from behind Lough Avoonane. The first stage is a steep grassy slope then a series of ledges, rock faces and much huffing and puffing towards the top. I should say here that I am not a mountain climber but it can't be too difficult a climb because I did it ( once) at the age of 12, with my brother, sister and cousin. Looking at it now, I can't imagine a group of children, unsupervised up here but those were different times. There have been tragedies though and one of my cousins once found a body while he was checking his sheep. If you decide to climb all or part of it you will be...

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Unique Places in County Kerry

Top 3 Hotels in County Kerry

Europe Hotel  Killarney

 4 Reviews and 222 Opinions  We spent our 25th wedding anniversary here and were satisfied beyond description. Our room... 

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Dingle Skellig Hotel  Dingle

 1 Review and 251 Opinions  The Skellig is a lovely hotel. the staff are all nice and most of them are locals. Their is usually... 

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Ballygarry House  Tralee

 1 Review and 168 Opinions  We stayed here in mid Sept 2004 and highly recommend this hotel. The owner and staff are very... 

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