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View of the Upper Lake – View of the Upper Lake loop from Derrycunihy Nature Reserve

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Munster

Kerry

View of the Upper Lake – View of the Upper Lake loop from Derrycunihy Nature Reserve

Moderate

4.9

(14)

108

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View of the Upper Lake – View of the Upper Lake loop from Derrycunihy Nature Reserve

02:21

8.62km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Derrycunihy Nature Reserve

Killarney National Park

Waypoints

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30 m

Meditation Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place to meditate after the hike

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827 m

Derrycunihy Nature Reserve – Kerry Way Trail

Highlight • Forest

Here you can walk for a very long time without any noise (except the wind ;-) Again and again a wide view of the mountains and then again soothing forest.

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1.96 km

Derrycunihy Nature Reserve Forest

Highlight • Forest

This hiking trail is really wonderful. Not strenuous, but very varied - easy up and down, small streams, ancient trees and just a great atmosphere - so I wouldn't be surprised if a few fairies don't live here too! ;-)

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2.33 km

View of the Upper Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very beautiful, even from afar.

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2.61 km

Derrycunihy Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

4.30 km

Lord Brandon's Cottage

Highlight • Cafe

Nice excursion cafe with a large terrace and a covered seating area. Today's cafe is the stable building of the original cottage. The mansion itself is no longer preserved, only …

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5.64 km

View of the Upper Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

From the path on the shores of Upper Lake, you have beautiful views of the rocky summit of Purple Mountain. The path is well developed and not too muddy even in rainy weather.

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8.34 km

Derrycunihy Nature Reserve Boardwalk

Highlight • Trail

Step into Derrycunnihy Nature Reserve on the boardwalk. This makes for an novel hike in the lush green woodland and a great way to keep your feet dry.

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8.62 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.50 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.23 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

18°C

12°C

25 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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View of the Upper Lake – View of the Upper Lake loop from Derrycunihy Nature Reserve

Meditation Point

Derrycunihy Nature Reserve – Kerry Way Trail

Derrycunihy Nature Reserve Forest

View of the Upper Lake

Derrycunihy Nature Reserve

Lord Brandon's Cottage

View of the Upper Lake

Derrycunihy Nature Reserve Boardwalk

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