Cycling in and around Killarney
Killarney National Park, the Gap of Dunloe, the Ring of Kerry, the Ring of Beara… you really are spoilt for choice if cycling is your thing, and The Beeches is set right in the heart of it all.
Take a spin around the Park
Muckross is made for cycling! Rent a bike from one of the local rental outlets and spend the day exploring the park on two wheels. The Park has a variety of paths for you to enjoy. From the Flesk Bridge on the road to Muckross, you can leave the road and cycle in safety along a wide track directly into the Park. Beware of walkers and jaunting cars also using this path. This leads you directly to Muckross Abbey and onto Muckross House, Gardens and Traditional Farms. From here, the choice is yours – continue on to Torc Waterfall or cycle the Muckross-Dinis Loop around Muckross Lake. Keep in mind, this can only be cycled in an anti-clockwise direction. This loop comes out on the main Killarney-Kenmare road for a short stretch, but this part is unsuitable for children as the road can be very busy, especially in the summer months.
Take a spin around the Park
Muckross is made for cycling! Rent a bike from one of the local rental outlets and spend the day exploring the park on two wheels. The Park has a variety of paths for you to enjoy. From the Flesk Bridge on the road to Muckross, you can leave the road and cycle in safety along a wide track directly into the Park. Beware of walkers and jaunting cars also using this path. This leads you directly to Muckross Abbey and onto Muckross House, Gardens and Traditional Farms. From here, the choice is yours – continue on to Torc Waterfall or cycle the Muckross-Dinis Loop around Muckross Lake. Keep in mind, this can only be cycled in an anti-clockwise direction. This loop comes out on the main Killarney-Kenmare road for a short stretch, but this part is unsuitable for children as the road can be very busy, especially in the summer months.
If Muckross doesn’t satifsy your lust for the saddle, the Knockreer and Ross Island areas of the National Park also provide pleasant cycling without too much extra exertion! From the Muckross road, travel towards Killarney town and take a left onto Ross road. This will take you directly to the 15th century ancestral home of the O’Donoghue clan, Ross Castle.
From Ross you can explore the coppermines of Ross Island, stopping from time to time to rerad the fascinating history of the mines, dating back to 2000BC. From Ross Island, the path takes you on a meandering route to Knockreer, where you are sure to get a close up view of Killarney’s famous red deer herd.
From here, pass Deenagh Lodge and head off down along the Deenagh River on the Fossa Way, a sealed track which will eventually bring you to the small village of Fossa, 7km to the west of Killarney. The only problem is you now have to pedal all the way back to Killarney to return your bike!
If Muckross doesn’t satifsy your lust for the saddle, the Knockreer and Ross Island areas of the National Park also provide pleasant cycling without too much extra exertion! From the Muckross road, travel towards Killarney town and take a left onto Ross road. This will take you directly to the 15th century ancestral home of the O’Donoghue clan, Ross Castle.
From Ross you can explore the coppermines of Ross Island, stopping from time to time to rerad the fascinating history of the mines, dating back to 2000BC. From Ross Island, the path takes you on a meandering route to Knockreer, where you are sure to get a close up view of Killarney’s famous red deer herd.
From here, pass Deenagh Lodge and head off down along the Deenagh River on the Fossa Way, a sealed track which will eventually bring you to the small village of Fossa, 7km to the west of Killarney. The only problem is you now have to pedal all the way back to Killarney to return your bike!
Longer… much longer…
For those looking for a long day out, the famous Ring of Kerry Cycle has bebome a yearly favourite for thounsands who take to the road with great gusto, all in the name of charity. This 175km cycle takes place on the first Saturday of July each year.
The Ring of the Reeks is an incredible alternative to its famous sister, but this is a 90km route along narrow winding roads through the heart of the MacGillycuddy Reeks . Click here for more information on this mighty spin!
Longer… much longer…
For those looking for a long day out, the famous Ring of Kerry Cycle has bebome a yearly favourite for thounsands who take to the road with great gusto, all in the name of charity. This 175km cycle takes place on the first Saturday of July each year.
The Ring of the Reeks is an incredible alternative to its famous sister, but this is a 90km route along narrow winding roads through the heart of the MacGillycuddy Reeks . Click here for more information on this mighty spin!
We loved our stay in Nicola & Donal’s place. The apartment was spotless clean, stylish and very modern. Every amenity we needed was there and the kids loved the smart tv. A perfect place to unwind after exploring Killarney’s wonderful sights. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to take a trip to Kerry.
Martina, AirBnb