Killarney National Park
Lakes, oakwoods and sandstone mountains in County Kerry, southwest Ireland
Three interlinked lakes, the Lakes of Killarney, sit beside the most extensive native woodland left in Ireland and Ireland's only remaining wild herd of native red deer. A geological boundary between sandstone and limestone runs through the park and shapes its woods, caves and bogs.
Things to do
- On the waterTake a boat trip on Lough Leane to Innisfallen Island and the ruins of Innisfallen Abbey
- On footWalk or cycle the surfaced paths around Knockreer, Muckross and Ross Island
- Try thisFollow the Old Kenmare Road for views over Lough Leane and Killarney
- HeritageVisit Muckross House, Muckross Abbey and Torc Waterfall
Also worth seeing
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Lough Leane and Innisfallen
The largest Killarney lake, with over 30 islands and the ruins of Innisfallen Abbey. - 2
Muckross House and Abbey
A Victorian mansion beneath Mangerton and Torc, near a 1448 abbey with a huge yew.