The Gap of Dunloe is an iconic landmark to the west of Killarney National Park, an 11 km long natural ravine that winds its way between Purple Mountain and the MacGillycuddy's Reeks range, the highest mountain in Ireland.
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The Gap of Dunloe is an iconic landmark to the west of Killarney National Park, an 11 km long natural ravine that winds its way between Purple Mountain and the MacGillycuddy's R…
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Summary and location information adapted from Fáilte Ireland’s Tourism Activities and Attractions dataset, accessed 7 September 2026. Source: https://data.gov.ie/dataset/tourism-activities-and-attractions. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Check the venue’s own website for current visitor arrangements.
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Gap of Dunloe is a public mountain pass with 24-hour pedestrian access. No formal admission or closing times. The narrow road is restricted to pedestrians, cyclists, and jaunting cars between approximately 09:00-18:00; early morning or evening access by private vehicles is possible. Tours operate seasonally (March-October primarily).
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