Natural reserve in Killarney

Killarney National Park

Ireland’s first national park covers 10,236 hectares of mountains, lakes, and ancient oakwood. Entry is completely free. Budget travelers hike the trails, cycle the car-free paths around Muckross Lake, or simply sit by the shore. There is no entrance gate and no ticket.

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Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.

Ross Castle

This 15th-century tower house sits on the shore of Lough Leane inside the national park. A guided tour of the interior costs a small fee.

Castle · Killarney

Torc Waterfall

A short walk from the road inside Killarney National Park leads to this 20-meter cascade tumbling through mossy oak forest. Free to visit, the waterfall trail continues uphill to a viewing point over the Upper Lake.

Waterfall · Killarney

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