Mountains, Lakes & Woodland

  • Crag Cave

    Located near Castleisland, Crag Cave is an ancient fossil cave system formed by the last ice age erosion. This magnificent formation has created a wonderful tapestry of colour and shape that gives Crag caves its unique identity.
     

    • Domestic power at location
    • Location within 5km of service station
    • Parking available at location
    • Toilets at location
    • Wifi access
  • Gap of Dunloe

    The world famous Gap of Dunloe is a narrow mountain pass
    between the MacGillycuddy Reeks and Purple Mountain.

  • Glanteenassig Forest Park

    Located on the Dingle peninsula, 29km West of Tralee, Glanteenassig
    is a lake and woodland park at the foot of Mount Benoskee.

    • Parking available at location
  • Kells Bay House & Gardens

    Kells Bay House & Gardens is located 15km West of Glenbeigh on the Iveragh peninsula. This is a subtropical botanical garden overlooking Dingle bay.

    • Accommodation at location
    • Domestic power at location
    • Location within walking distance of restaurants/take away
    • Parking available at location
    • Toilets at location
    • Wifi access
  • Kerry Cliffs

    Located just outside Portmagee, the Kerry Cliffs are a viewpoint of some of the highest cliffs in Ireland.
    Facing directly West across the Atlantic Ocean,on a clear day Skellig Michael is visible as is the Dingle peninsula to the North.
     

    • 3 phase sockets on Location
    • Domestic power at location
    • Parking available at location
    • Toilets at location
    • Wifi access
  • Lough Annauscaul

    Near the village of Annascaul, this lake is situated between mountains on three sides.

    • Parking available at location
  • Lough Coomasaharn

    Located outside Killorglin, Lough Coomasaharn is flanked by mountains on 3 sides.

    • Parking available at location
  • Lough Doon

    Located in a steep canyon at the foot of the Conor Pass, Lough Doon is one of Ireland’s highest lakes.
    There is a stunning view of the Brandon mountains across the valley.

    • Parking available at location
  • Lough Gill

    Lough Gill is a scenic and quiet lake view that sits between the Maherees and the mountains
    of the Dingle peninsula, with a view of Mount Brandon to the West.
     

    • Location within 5km of service station
    • Parking available at location
  • MacGillycuddy's Reeks

    Ireland’s highest mountain range is home to the highest peak in the country, Carauntoohill, which sits at 1038m. Access to the Reeks is by Cronin’s yard, a rest stop for hikers that's been in use for hundreds of years.
    Parking, toilets and wifi are provided, as well as space for camping and a small shop for refreshments.
    Access for HGVs is not practical as you have to drive a few miles on a tight country lane so small vehicles would be recommended to get to Cronin’s yard. 

  • Mount Brandon

    The highest mountain on the Dingle Peninsula, the summit of Mt.Brandon provides a stunning view across all of West Kerry. Access to the mountain is generally by the Faha Grotto route which starts just outside the village of Clogher.
    Access for HGVs is not ideal as you have to navigate tight country lane-ways to get to the starting point.
    It’s recommended to use a smaller vehicle if possible.

    • Parking available at location
  • Slieve Mish Mountains

    The Slieve Mish mountains are located at the gateway to the Dingle peninsula, south-west of Tralee.

    • Parking available at location
  • Torc Mountain, Waterfall and Forest

    Located in Killarney National Park, Torc mountain at its summit
    provides stunning views across South Kerry
    with Killarney town to the Northeast, The Macgillycuddy’s Reeks to the West
    and the Dingle peninsula to the North.

    • Parking available at location
    • Toilets at location
  • Upper Lake Killarney

    Set in Killarney National Park, this is possibly the most scenic lake of Killarney National Park.
    It offers stunning and picturesque views over the MacGillcuddy’s Reeks mountain range. There are numerous access points to the lake from the main road through the National Park.
    The lake is 16km from Killarney, where you have access to hotels, service stations and restaurants.

    • Parking available at location