Glencar

Travel Guide

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Glencar featuring building ruins and tranquil scenes
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Glencar which includes a river or creek, tranquil scenes and mountains
Glencar featuring tranquil scenes

Find typical rural Irish life in this welcoming village, offering outdoor adventures, historic treasures and plenty of time to appreciate the quiet peace.

Enjoy the slow pace of traditional village life in Glencar, a quaint spot nestled in the hills of County Kerry. Take long walks in the country, explore the sites of ancient settlements, look at mountain vistas and come home to a cozy homestead in the evening.

Discover lakes and rivers winding between rugged mountains where wildflowers grow. Wander through green forests and mysterious bogs. Cast a line in the beautiful Caragh Lake and Caragh River, popular with avid fishermen for their schools of trout and salmon. Join a local tour to hunt for rabbits, pheasants, ducks and snipes that abound in this region.

Walk along the river and see the historic Blackstones Bridge with its stone arches. Look for early Christian rock carvings at Cloon, a fascinating window into history. In Lickeen Forest, walk under the boughs of weathered trees covered in moss. Look up and see the summit of Carrauntoohil, the tallest mountain in Ireland.

Visit the two spectacular gaps, Ballaghisheen Pass and Ballaghbeama Gap, passes that link South Kerry with Mid Kerry. Hike or ride your bike over these hills and encounter barely a soul. Your companions will be the peaceful herds of sheep or the birds flying overhead. Find opportunities for many long and beautiful walking tours, such as a portion of the long-distance Kerry Way.

At Cappanalea Outdoor Education Centre, go canoeing, kayaking, climbing and orienteering with the whole family. At the Red Fox Pub, next to nearby Kerry Bog Village, experience classic Irish hospitality as it’s been since the 18th century. This is just off the Ring of Kerry, the road that takes you all around this unique peninsula.

Stay in one of Glencar’s classic country houses for a glimpse into how life has been in this part of the world for centuries. In town find a collection of these inns and a local store. Glencar is remote but connected to neighboring villages Keeas and Coad by narrow roads.

The Climbers Inn

The Climbers Inn

2 out of 5
Lyranes, Glencar, Glencar
The price is P7,725 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P7,725
P8,768 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Glencar. Enjoy free parking, cable TV channels, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (72 reviews)
"Lady in charge june top class people person Best host."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

The Climbers Inn
Killarney Heights Hotel

Killarney Heights Hotel

4 out of 5
Cork Road, Killarney, Kerry
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P9,349 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P9,349
P10,611 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Killarney. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent property!!"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Killarney Heights Hotel
The Lake Hotel Killarney

The Lake Hotel Killarney

4 out of 5
On The Lake Shore, Muckross Road, Killarney, Kerry
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Killarney. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful location; we struck a Bank Holiday Long weekend so the hotel bars and restaurants were crowded Rooms were great with lake and mountain views Deer grazing by the lake early evening We used the Thermal Spa for 20euros pp - excellent Beds were good; softer pillow option would have been ..."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

The Lake Hotel Killarney
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Park Place Apartments

Park Place Apartments

4 out of 5
High Street, Killarney, Kerry
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Killarney. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (542 reviews)
"Property is close to amenities. Adequate accommodations, nothing too fancy. No TV in bedrooms was my only regret about the apartment."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Park Place Apartments
The Reserve at Muckross

The Reserve at Muckross

4 out of 5
Muckross Road, Killarney, Kerry
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Killarney. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (159 reviews)
"We stayed in the apartments at Muckross. We were only there one night, but I think these would be great for families staying a few nights in the area. They were clean and nicely decorated with a number of amenities. Nice living area and kitchen. One note though....there are 3 floors and NO elevators ..."

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

The Reserve at Muckross
Wild Atlantic Apartments Killarney

Wild Atlantic Apartments Killarney

3.5 out of 5
1300 Block B, Hotel Killarney, Cork Road, Killarney, Kerry
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly apartment in Killarney. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Killarney National Park and ...
8/10 Very Good! (114 reviews)
"Not enough kitchen amenities- paper towels not available etc"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Wild Atlantic Apartments Killarney
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.