The Black Valley

The Black Valley

La Black Valley - © dajh51

Visiter The Black Valley.

Black Valley is a magnificent valley in the hollow of Macgillycuddy’s Reeks. Accessible via the Kerry Way, a hiking trail exploring the Ring of Kerry, this valley offers breathtaking panoramic views of the region’s lakes.

Visit the Black Valley

A wild, uninhabited valley

The Black Valley - © Dawid

The Black Valley – © Dawid

The Black Valley is most often recommended for walkers wishing to get deep into the heart of Irish nature… If you take the Kerry Way, you’ll discover an exceptional view of the valley, with its succession of lakes, craggy rocks and green moors…

The changing light of the day allows you to admire ever-changing landscapes: the sun reflects magnificently on the surface of the lakes in fine weather, while they take on darker, deeper colors in rainy weather.

Don’t hesitate to follow the signposted path, which takes you around corners where you can gain altitude and enjoy superb panoramic views. As far as the gradient is concerned, it can be a bit steep at times, but a hardy walker will be able to cope just fine!


The Black Valley
Practical information

Adresse Adresse :
Derrygarriv, Ring of Kerry, (County Kerry) - Republic of Ireland

Coordonnées GPSGPS :
51.983760, -9.666518
TarifsRates :
  • free of charge


The Black Valley on a map



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