Bike on Boat
by Gap of Dunloe Tours Ltd
About This Tour
Operator: Gap of Dunloe Tours Ltd
Duration: 2 h 30 m
Area: Killarney
Prices: Person €37.10
About this tour
Travel through the historic lakes of Killarney on an open boat, before taking the famous journey through the Gap of Dunloe
Duration
5 hours
About
Your trip
- Bike rental is not included in the cost of the tour.
- You will receive details on where to rent a bikes or e-bikes for the tour in the confirmation email.
Please note this trip can also be done in reverse
- The boat departs at Reen Pier* near Ross Castle and takes you to Lord Brandons Cottage along with your bike (1 hour 30 minutes)
- Open roof boat with cover if needed
- Self Guided cycle (you can’t get lost)
- It is 7 miles (12km) in length which takes approximately 1 hour & 30 minutes to cycle
- The terrain is hilly and picturesque.
- The highest elevation is 840ft
- The Gap cycle ends at Kate Kearneys Cottage (Great place for some traditional food and drinks)
- From Kate Kearney’s Cottage to KIllarney town centre is approximately 12km, but you can enter Killarney National park after 7 km after the Hotel Europe gate.
- If you wish, feel free to bring your own picnic lunch
- *If you choose to do the tour in reserve you will start your journey at Kate Kearney’s Cottage in the Gap of Dunloe (Eircode: V93 AWR8). The boat will depart from Lord Brandon’s Cottage at 2 pm and you will return to Reen Pier near Ross Castle at 3:30 pm
Points of Interest
- Purple Mountain
- Dinish Island
- Lord Brandons Cottage
- Innisfallen Island
- Augher Lake
- Black Lough
- Macgillycuddy’s Reeks
- Head of the Gap
Weather conditions:
- Sometimes the tour is done is reverse to suit weather conditions
- If the water level is low, please be careful as the short walk from the boat to path can be tricky.
What to bring
Please wear comfortable footwear and bring a rain jacket and/or sunblock, you will need one or the other or both!
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See all tours & activitiesWhat's Included
Boat transfer for you and your bike through the Lakes of Killarney, experienced boatman/guide
Logistics
- Start Location
- Ross Castle, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland
- End Location
- Lord Brandon's Cottage, Gap of Dunloe, County Kerry, Ireland
- Meeting Point
- Ross Castle car park, Killarney, arrive 15 minutes before departure
- Languages
- English
- Operator
- Gap of Dunloe Tours Ltd

