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Caragh Lake Forest - Killorglin *
Located on a steep hillside overlooking Caragh Lake this site offers magnificent views of the surrounding mountains, lakes, Dingle Bay and the Atlantic ocean. The approach road is through a tunnel of oak, beech, Scots pine and holly running adjacent to the lake shore with its hotels and country houses. On entering the wood you travel up through a crop of mature Scots pine with an under storey of holly and birch. On arrival at the car park the entire vista of the lake opens up with Seefin mountain in the background and the Caragh river as it makes its way to the sea at Caragh creek. Back 100 meters from the car park a forest road to the left brings one up the hill through a recently restocked area. At the end of the road a narrow trail continues up the hill, where it forks, take the one to the right which leads to the forest boundary. From here the whole panorama of the Magillycuddys Reeks comes into view, with Carrauntoohil, Ireland's highest mountain (1039 m) staring you in the face. Back to the fork on the trail, continue to another fork and for the more adventurous take the trail to the right which leads to the hill top and a 365 degree vista. To the north west lies the Dingle peninsula and Dingle Bay with the Slieve Mish mountains reaching towards the sea.To the east lies the Laune valley stretching right back to Killarney. Looking south one can see the entire Magillycuddys Reeks and to the west is the broad Atlantic with Caragh lake in the foreground. On your decent from the hill top continue along the trail and you will end back in the car park. Total length of this looped trail is 1.8 km, it is rated as moderate and takes about 45 mins. to complete. As well as the looped trail there is a further 1km of forest road to walk and enjoy. On the lower slopes of this hillside the tree species consist of Scots pine, oak, ash, birch and holly. As one ascends the species turns to Sitka spruce, Lodgepole pine Japanese larch and some birch. All the regular forest inhabitants are to be found here including some Sika deer.
Directions
Located 13 km south west of Killorglin overlooking Caragh Lake. Take the N 70 ( ring of Kerry road ) south west from Killorglin for 8 km, pass the "Red Fox Inn", take a left at sign for Caragh Lake, travel 4 km and take a right, travel 1 km to forest entrance on the left. Travel up through forest road to car park.
Maps
Ordnance Survey Ireland Discovery Series: Number 78
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Killorglin Listings
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Laune Bridge House - B&B, KillorglinA visit to Killorglin is not complete without a stop-over at the beautiful Laune Bridge House, set on an elevated site overlooking the River Laune, noted for its salmon fishing.This first class bed and breakfast is ideally located for touring Kerry | Web_Site |
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O Regans Country Home and Gardens - B&B, KillorglinLuxurious home set on award winning gardens with panoramic views of our Kerry mountains.We are situated just 1km from Killorglin town along the N70 Ring of Kerry road and just five minutes walk from the Killorglin Golf & Country Club ... | Web_Site |
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Canberra House - B&B, KillorglinCanberra House is a family run business, a thriving Irish Pub with plenty of Guest Accommodation.We offer a full bar service and our newly refurbished rooms are en-suite with both Shower and Bath and include TV, Telephone, Coffee/Tea and Iron facilit | Web_Site |
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Dromin Farmhouse - B&B, KillorglinDromin Farm House is situated in the hearth of peaceful countryside, 3km from Killorglin and Miltown, facing open country views and Ireland's highest mountain.You can look forward to a warm welcome with a cup of tea and home baking upon arrival. | Web_Site |
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Hillview Farmhouse - B&B, KillorglinA warm welcome awaits you at this sixth generation family run working dairy and sheep farm. This farmhouse is nestled between the hills of Kilderry and the Slieve Mish mountains along the N70 Ring of Kerry road between Miltown and Killorglin. | Web_Site |
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White Sands - House Rental, KillorglinWhite Sands is situated near Cromane Village in a peaceful rural setting overlooking Lough Yganavan.There is a choice of three properties.Situated off the main Ring of Kerry road, 8km South West of Killorglin and 6km from Glenbeigh | Web_Site |
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Riverside Holiday Homes - House Rental, KillorglinRiverside Holiday Homes are situated in Killorglin Town, on the banks of the beautiful River Laune, along the scenic Ring of Kerry. Killorglin is home to the annual world famous Puck Fair, one of Irelands oldest and most unusual festivals | Web_Site |
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The Homestead - House Rental, KillorglinThe Homestead is a recently renovated farmhouse located three miles from Killorglin Town along the beautiful Ring of Kerry.The Homestead has four bedrooms and so can accommodate a family of 6 people | Web_Site |
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