HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsGap of Dunloe
Ireland
Jaunting Cars can be hired at Kate Kearney's Cottage or Lord Brandon's Cottage.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Gap of Dunloe, one of the most magnificent and atmospheric stretches of road in all of Ireland. Located in the heart of County Kerry, this narrow mountain pass was formed over 25,000 years ago during Ireland’s last…
Listen in the app2Kate Kearney’s Cottage: Poitin and Hospitality
Our starting point is the legendary Kate Kearney’s Cottage. In the mid-19th century, a woman named Kate Kearney opened this small cottage to provide refreshments to the weary travelers who were beginning to discover the beauty of…
Listen in the app3The Loe River and the Wishing Bridge
The river that flows through the heart of the pass is the Loe River, from which the Gap of Dunloe gets its name. As you walk the first few kilometers, you will encounter the first of many picturesque crossings: the Wishing Bridge. …
Listen in the app4The Black Lake and the Five Sisters
Continuing deeper into the Gap, we pass the first of the five lakes that dot the 11-kilometer course. The Black Lake (Loch Dubh) is perhaps the most evocative of these bodies of water. …
Listen in the app5Echoes of the Famine: Abandoned Cottages
Along the winding road, you will encounter the poignant ruins of abandoned stone cottages. These are silent reminders of a darker chapter in Irish history—the Great Famine of the 1840s. …
Listen in the app6Folklore and the Phantom Island of Hi Brazil
The Gap of Dunloe and the surrounding Kerry coastline are steeped in folklore and maritime legends that have given meaning to life here for thousands of years. One of the most intriguing tales is that of 'Hi Brazil,' a phantom…
Listen in the app7The Road to the Head of the Gap
As we reach the final section of our walk, the road continues its winding ascent toward the 'Head of the Gap.' This is the highest point of the pass, and the rewards for the climb are unparalleled panoramic views. From here, the…
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As we conclude our journey through the Gap of Dunloe, we are left with a profound sense of the site's timelessness. For over 10,000 years, this glacial pass has stood as a monument to the raw power of nature. …
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What is Gap of Dunloe?
Gap of Dunloe is a place in Ireland with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 52.0217, -9.6360 |
| Last updated |