- Created: August 28, 2012 11:32 am
- Updated: December 12, 2017 11:02 am
- Distance Instructions
- Distance 13 km
- Time 0 s
- Speed 0.0 km/h
- Min altitude 19 m
- Peak 53 m
- Climb 129 m
- Descent 129 m
One of the most popular family walk or cycle in Killarney National Park is the 1-2 hour, 10km (6 mile) loop around the enchanting Muckross Lake with stunning views and places to visit at every turn...and i mean every turn. This looped cycle route takes in:
- Muckross Abbey
- Muckross House
- spot the native and rare Kerry Cow in the nearby fields
- Dundag Beach
- Boat House
- Brickeen Bridge
- spot some Red Deer (the only remaining native heard of redd der in Ireland)
- Dinis Cottage,
- The Meeting of the Waters
- maybe if you're lucky spot one of the reintroduced White Tailed Eagles soaring above,
- Old Weir Bridge. From here you join the main public road (Ring of Kerry) for a short distance by bike. If on foot you can cross the road, go up a few steps and join a lovely forest walking trail which follows the road below (this section is not really suitable for buggies but it can be done with a little effort and sweat...thrust me)
- Arrive at the world famous Torc Waterfall.
After a visit to Torc, you can cross the main road with care and re-enter the Killarney National Park and away from the traffic. This is one of the best cycle routes in Ireland.
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One of the most popular family walk or cycle in Killarney National Park is the 1-2 hour, 10km (6 mile) loop around the enchanting Muckross Lake with stunning views and places to visit at every turn…and i mean every turn. This looped cycle route takes in:
- Muckross Abbey
- Muckross House
- spot the native and rare Kerry Cow in the nearby fields
- Dundag Beach
- Boat House
- Brickeen Bridge
- spot some Red Deer (the only remaining native heard of redd der in Ireland)
- Dinis Cottage,
- The Meeting of the Waters
- maybe if you’re lucky spot one of the reintroduced White Tailed Eagles soaring above,
- Old Weir Bridge. From here you join the main public road (Ring of Kerry) for a short distance by bike. If on foot you can cross the road, go up a few steps and join a lovely forest walking trail which follows the road below (this section is not really suitable for buggies but it can be done with a little effort and sweat…thrust me)
- Arrive at the world famous Torc Waterfall.
After a visit to Torc, you can cross the main road with care and re-enter the Killarney National Park and away from the traffic. This is one of the best cycle routes in Ireland.
