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View of the Gap of Dunloe – Black Lake (Gap of Dunloe) loop from Killarney Shuttle Bus

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View of the Gap of Dunloe – Black Lake (Gap of Dunloe) loop from Killarney Shuttle Bus

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View of the Gap of Dunloe – Black Lake (Gap of Dunloe) loop from Killarney Shuttle Bus

01:36

6.01km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.08 km

Small Waterfall Under the Stone Bridge

Highlight • Waterfall

Nice little waterfall under a bridge between 2 small lakes. Very nice

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1.18 km

View of the Gap of Dunloe

Highlight • Viewpoint

Worth the hike through the Gap up to Black Valley and back especially on a dry day. So stunning 👍🏻

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1.31 km

Wishing Bridge, Gap of Dunloe

Highlight • Bridge

There are several benches over looking the Black Lake, great for a picnic or for a quick break. The benches are located behind an opened gate with a welcoming sign allowing visitors to enter.

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3.01 km

Gap of Dunloe Valley and Stream

Highlight • Gorge

Very mystical area. Great way!

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3.79 km

Sheep Crossing the Road

Highlight • Natural

4.51 km

Echo Lake

Highlight • Lake

If you shout loudly and clearly across the lake, you will definitely get an answer.

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4.60 km

Black Lake (Gap of Dunloe)

Highlight • Lake

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", …

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5.27 km

Strickeen Mountain Trailhead

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Would like to pass on the tip of my landlady Mary: Mountain Strickeen can be reached in just over an hour from Kate Kearney's Cottage. Not too difficult and with the best prospects.

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6.01 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.85 km

118 m

Surfaces

5.85 km

118 m

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Tuesday 2 June

15°C

11°C

74 %

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View of the Gap of Dunloe – Black Lake (Gap of Dunloe) loop from Killarney Shuttle Bus

Small Waterfall Under the Stone Bridge

View of the Gap of Dunloe

Wishing Bridge, Gap of Dunloe

Gap of Dunloe Valley and Stream

Sheep Crossing the Road

Echo Lake

Black Lake (Gap of Dunloe)

Strickeen Mountain Trailhead

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