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Black Lake (Gap of Dunloe)

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Black Lake (Gap of Dunloe)

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Black Lake (Gap of Dunloe)

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Location: Kerry, Munster, Ireland

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1. The Gap of Dunloe

12.7km

03:29

200m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of the Gap of Dunloe – Black Lake (Gap of Dunloe) loop from Beaufort

4.44km

01:11

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of the Gap of Dunloe – Gap of Dunloe & Augher Lake loop from Beaufort

14.4km

04:20

460m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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July 2, 2023

A glacier situated in the Black Valley, which was estimated to be over 500 meters deep and part of the Templenoe Icecap, broke off into the "Head of the Gap", slowly pushing northward which eventually resulted in a carved out u-shaped valley. The stunning lakes, among them Black Lake, one of the biggest lakes in the valley, are all connected by the river Loe. They were also created when this huge glacier broke off.

Natalie

February 15, 2023

One of five lakes within the Gap of Dunloe, Black Lake is the second lake you'll reach after Coosaun Lough.

Gabriele

May 21, 2025

One of the most incredible landscapes in all of Ireland. A series of lakes connected to each other, immersed in green mountains and fields of free-grazing sheep. Very easy trekking on a paved road, occasionally used by cars and horse-drawn carriages. In a couple of places you can reach the water of the lake and sit on the shore.

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Elevation 110 m

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Location: Kerry, Munster, Ireland

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Black Lake (Gap of Dunloe)

1. The Gap of Dunloe

2. View of the Gap of Dunloe – Black Lake (Gap of Dunloe) loop from Beaufort

3. View of the Gap of Dunloe – Gap of Dunloe & Augher Lake loop from Beaufort

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