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Summit of the Gap of Dunloe

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Summit of the Gap of Dunloe

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Summit of the 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 – Gap of Dunloe & Augher Lake loop from Beaufort

27.8km

08:06

730m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

4.14km

01:09

70m

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

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Wandering Cloud

December 2, 2025

Gap of Dunloe is a narrow mountain pass between the MacGillycuddy Reeks and Purple Mountain, amazing 11 kilometres of it! The spectacularly winding road here descends into The Black Valley passing five lakes. The Head of the Gap is its highest point.

Tiggi74

October 11, 2023

Highest point on the walk from Kate Kearney's Cottage. Unfortunately there is no pub/restaurant/bar here. Only again after the way back (or you can continue to the lake and take the boat if you are there without a car). So pack food.

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Natalie

February 15, 2023

If you are hiking the Gap of Dunloe, you have made it! This is the highest point so pause a while, take in the view and appreciate your efforts. To the east rise up the Purple Mountain Group and to the west the MacGillycuddy's Reeks. The Gap of Dunloe was formed during the last ice age in Ireland, around 25 000 years ago.

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Summit of the Gap of Dunloe

1. The Gap of Dunloe

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

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