Head of the Gap of Dunloe — Attraction in Kenmare Municipal District

Walked the Gap of Dunloe from Kate Kearney's Cottage (a pub). The road continues on but it is one narrow lane only with rock walls, rock or swamp immediately off the road. It is recommended not to drive it; but to walk, cycle or catch a horse and trap to go further. It is about 6 km to the top of the Gap. Walked up and back. It was absolutely stunning. The Gap of Dunloe is a narrow mountain pass formed by glacial flows between the steep mountains of the MacGillycuddy Reeks and Purple Mountain. The Rover Loe runs down the valley with four interconnected lakes flowing into each other. There are boulders the size of houses, and of course, sheep. Once at the head of the Gap of Dunloe you look over into the Black Valley (so called since everyone in the village there died of the plague during...

What an awe inspiring drive! If you enter from the north the carriage drivers will try to convince you that you're not allowed to drive - NOT true. It is narrow and challenging but do-able. If you're not comfortable with narrow roads and very tight corners, don't try it. If you are, go for it - we were so glad we did, an exceptional experience. There are plenty of widened spots to allow cars to pass by from the opposite direction. Just be courteous to walkers, bicyclists, and carriages, and take your time - to be safe and savor the views (they are...

Wonderful place to cycle, especially late in the afternoon as the right mountain shades the left one, making the Gap a narrow dark road that rises from the shadows up to the point where it's the same height as sun in the horizon. If decide to cycle there be prepared for at least 30km of ups and downs, narrow and steep routes and no stores to buy snacks or refill bottles. When I cycled Dingle Peninsula, I finished with Gap of Dunloe, which was relentless considering I'd been cyling the whole, it took my breath away, in return of...