Killarney National Park consists of a staggering 26,000 acres of mountains, lakes, woods and waterfalls for you to discover. A network of tracks traverse the park taking in some of the most breathtaking scenery on earth. Sightings of the recently reintroduced White Tailed Sea Eagle or members of the only surviving herd of Native Red Deer are just some of the highlights that may lie in store for you as you explore the famous Lakes of Killarney.
Walkers can choose from low level parkland walks around beautiful lakes and through ancient oak woods, to higher level hill walks on old coach roads and bridle paths, or for the more adventurous, take on the 3000ft plus summits of the MacGillicuddy Reeks. Long and short linear walks including some of the pioneering waymarked walks like the Kerry Way and the Dingle Way can be navigated in full or in part. Experienced and insured guides are recommended for high level mountain climbs, while for the longer distance walks guided options are also available.
Killarney has numerous loop walks where walkers return to the start point without recovering their steps – some can be completed in 30 minutes while others can take 4+ hours.