Photos: Mucklagh, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 John5199, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Colin Park , Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Photos: Mucklagh, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 John5199, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Colin Park , Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
The Gap of Dunloe, walked slowly
Your local guide
Tadhg O'Connor
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Highlights
- A cottage marking the start of the Gap
- Mountains closing in on both sides
- Glacial features shaping the pass
- A viewpoint over the upper lakes
- An old route once used by herders
About this tour
This session walks the Gap of Dunloe at a slow, steady pace, from the cottage that marks its start to a viewpoint over the upper lakes at its far end. You see the mountains closing in on either side of the road and hear how the pass was shaped and used long before it became a route for visitors. It stays outdoors throughout with plenty of time to take in the scale of the place.
We begin with a short sound check at the cottage, then walk the pass stop by stop, pausing wherever the view or the geology is worth explaining properly. I answer questions as we go and send a short note afterwards on the wider valley for anyone who wants to explore further.
It suits anyone who wants real time with mountain scenery, and anyone curious about how this route was used before it became known to visitors.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 7 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Killarney before heading out.
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Kate Kearney's Cottage 21 min
The camera stops at the old cottage marking the start of the pass, and I explain how it grew from a private house into a well known stop for travellers heading into the Gap.
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The narrowest point of the pass 21 min
You see the road narrow between the MacGillycuddy's Reeks and Purple Mountain, and I point out the glacial features that shaped this route thousands of years ago.
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The upper lakes viewpoint 21 min
The walk finishes at a high point looking down over the upper lakes, and I explain how this route once carried herders and traders between the valleys.
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Your questions 14 min
Time to ask anything about Killarney: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 6 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Killarney lake trout and Muckross, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Dublin time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 8 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Killarney, showing you Kate Kearney's Cottage and The narrowest point of the pass live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Killarney live with my phone.
Times shown in Dublin time (GMT)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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