Things to do and see in Beaufort
Walks and treks:
- Gap of Dunloe
- Tomies Wood
- Carrauntoohil
- Strickeen
- Cronin’s Yard Loop
- Lord Brandon’s Cottage
- Black Valley section of the Kerry Way
- Hotel Dunloe Gardens & Fairy Trail
- The Green Road Loop
Cafes, Restaurants and Pubs
You can view a detailed list of our local pubs, cafes and restaurants here.
Other points of interest
- Beaufort Golf Course
- Dunloe Ogham Stones
- Moriarty’s Shop
- River Laune
Gap of Dunloe
The Gap of Dunloe is a stunning glacial pass running between Beaufort and the Black Valley. It’s best viewed on foot, on bike or in a jaunting car. If you do wish to drive it please go early morning or in the evening during summer months. You can read more in our detailed blog.
Tomies Wood & O'Sullivan's Cascade
If you want a relatively short and tranquil walk through some beautiful woodland, Tomies Wood is the place to go. You can either do the full 6km loop or just walk to O’Sullivan’s Cascade and back. You can read more in our detailed blog.
Carrauntoohil Trail Head / Hags Glen
Want to get up close and personal to Ireland’s highest mountain without climbing to the top? Why not hike through the Hags Glen? It’s a relatively easy walk suitable for families (as long as they have a bit of stamina). A detailed blog will be coming soon.
Strickeen
Strickeen is a family-friendly hill walk accessed from the Gap of Dunloe. From the top you get uninterrupted views of the Macgillycuddy Reeks as well as views to Lough Leane and Castlemane Harbour. Read more in section 4 of our Gap of Dunloe blog.
Glencar to Beaufort via the Bridia and Black Valley
A strenuous hike for seasoned walkers is the Bridia Valley section of the Kerry Way. This takes you from Glencar to Beaufort (or vice versa) via the Bridia and Black Valleys. For more info see section 3 of our Gap of Dunloe blog.
Lord Brandon's Cottage to Ross Castle Boat Tour
Make your way from Kate Kearney’s Cottage to Lord Brandon’s Cottage, take a boat through some of Ireland’s most stunning scenery before being bused back to Kate’s. See Section 2 of our Gap of Dunloe Blog for more info.
Lord Brandon's Cottage to Ross Castle Boat Tour
Make your way from Kate Kearney’s Cottage to Lord Brandon’s Cottage, take a boat through some of Ireland’s most stunning scenery before being bused back to Kate’s. See Section 2 of our Gap of Dunloe Blog for more info.
Deros Bus Tour - Ring of Kerry
A strenuous hike for seasoned walkers is the Bridia Valley section of the Kerry Way. This takes you from Glencar to Beaufort (or vice versa) via the Bridia and Black Valleys. For more info see section 3 of our Gap of Dunloe blog.
Deros Bus Tour - Dingle
Strickeen is a family-friendly hill walk accessed from the Gap of Dunloe. From the top you get uninterrupted views of the Macgillycuddy Reeks as well as views to Lough Leane and Castlemane Harbour. Read more in section 4 of our Gap of Dunloe blog.
Things to do and see in Killarney
Walks and treks:
- Ross Castle
- Muckross House & Gardens
- Killarney House & Gardens
- Torc Waterfall
- Torc Mountain
- Ross Island
- The Fossa Way
Other points of interest
- Killarney Golf Course
- Killarney Cathedral
Things to do and see in Kerry
Drives:
- Ring of Kerry
- Wild Atlantic Way
- Ballaghisheen Pass
- Conor Pass
- Slea Head
Beaches
- Rossbeigh
- Kells Bay
- Derrynane
- Banna
- Ballybunion
- Inch
Towns
- Killarney
- Killorglin
- Sneem
- Kenmare
- Dingle
- Waterville
- Glenbeigh