Glencar and the Ballaghbeama Gap

The interior of the Inveragh Peninsula in County Kerry is criss-crossed by a maze of minor country lanes. At the center lies the unspoilt countryside of the Glencar region. There, the clear waters of Lough Caragh the Caragh River, and Cloon Lough are home to Atlantic salmon, and are a favorite destination for keen anglers. Beyond Glencar, the many peaks of the Macgillycuddy's Reeks offer impressive ridge hikes, with outstanding views out across the Ring of Kerry.
From Glencar, the mountain road through the Ballaghbeama Gap cuts across the Macgillycuddy's Reeks at a natural pass in the mountain chain. Though open to two-way traffic, this minor road is basically a single-lane track, with occasional widened spaces for passing. Wandering sheep and a rock-strewn edge also make for slow and steady driving! From the summit of the Gap, the track heads down a long straight hill and emerges in the Black Valley close to the Upper Lake of Killarney. From there, Moll's Gap leads back to Kenmare, where many restaurants and bars await the weary traveler.

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Travel & Events

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• Ireland
• County Kerry
• Ring of Kerry
• Kenmare
• Inveragh Peninsula
• Glencar
• Lough Caragh
• Caragh River
• Cloon Lough
• Macgillycuddy's Reeks
• Ballaghbeama Gap.

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