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The Top 20 Lakes in Kerry

Looking to visit the best lakes in Kerry? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Kerry’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: October 24, 2025

Muckross Lake

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Muckross Lake is also known as the Middle Lake (the other two being Lough Leane and Upper Lake), or the Torc, for its proximity to Torc Mountain. It is Ireland's …

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Meeting of the Waters and Old Stone Bridge, Killarney National Park

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As the name suggests, this is where the three lakes of Killarney meet. The view of the historic stone bridge is particularly beautiful. A few meters from here you can stop in the tea room in Dinis Cottage.

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Gap of Dunloe & Augher Lake

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The passage is quite an adventure... With many great photo spots.

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Gleninchaquin Waterfall

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Gleninchaquin Park is a glorious nature park with signposted and well maintain trails, picnic benches, waterfalls, woodlands, lakes and dramatic views. It is privately owned, but open to the public …

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Lough Callee

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The two lakes are very refreshing and invite you to take a break and have a picnic. It doesn't always have to be a summit 😉😊
The other lake is called Lough Gouragh, also very beautiful.

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Lough Caum

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Nice short hike around the lake. The wooden planks lead you around with dry feet. Picnic areas available.

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Lough Coomeen Waterfall

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Easy hike with great waterfall to scramble. Solid shoes and long pants make sense because of partly slightly marshy terrain and prickly bucks.

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Library Point

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The path to Library Point is just over 2km from Ross Castle and is the most direct route. It can be extended to a beautiful 5km return trip by including …

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Lough Acoose

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A freshwater fishing lake, Lough Acoose is home to the endangered European Eel. The views from the roads lining the banks of the lough are beautiful. With the backdrop of the mountains, you could be anywhere.

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View from Torc Mountain

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The summit is easy to reach, as long stretches of the ascent are covered with wooden floorboards. The view becomes more beautiful with every meter of altitude.

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The Top 20 Lakes in Kerry

Muckross Lake

Meeting of the Waters and Old Stone Bridge, Killarney National Park

Gap of Dunloe & Augher Lake

Gleninchaquin Waterfall

Lough Callee

Lough Caum

Lough Coomeen Waterfall

Library Point

Lough Acoose

View from Torc Mountain

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