Gleninchaquin Park is a magnificent wilderness park near Kenmare in County Kerry. You’ll find sumptuous wild landscapes where you can hike, fish, photograph and discover magnificent botanical species. The setting is sumptuous, with mountains, rivers, forests, valleys and lakes. A magical place!
Gleninchaquin Park offers breathtaking scenery that’s great for walking! The park is quite large and remains open from morning until dusk. An interesting advantage if you want to discover the site at your own pace and spend the day there.
The park is surrounded by the McGillicuddy Reeks, one of Killarney’s mountain ranges, which give the park its majesty! Numerous paths and marked trails allow you to overlook the park and admire the panoramic views over the lakes, the surrounding meadows, Kenmare Bay and the thick forest. Numerous waterfalls are also accessible: one even reaches a height of 140 metres!
Hiking, fishing on the lakes (provided you have purchased a fishing permit at the visitor center), picnicking…etc. are all possible. Dogs are also allowed.
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Essential information to help you plan your visit, including key landmarks, access information, and booking options.
south-west of Kenmare, Kenmare, Iveragh Peninsula, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland, Tourist sites in Ireland ; The Ring of Beara, Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Republic of Ireland, Tourist sites in Ireland
51.801988, -9.660650
per adult | 5€ per child | family rates available
