The Lake Hotel borders the Killarney National Park and
Muckross House and Gardens is only 5 minutes by car,
or 25. Min Walking and 15 min . Cycling
There are also Traditional Farms and Restaurant
at Muckross House. There are 100's of walks and cycle paths
timber bridges, railway sleeper paths to many to mention.

Drive or take a bus on the Dingle Peninsula, you won't be disappointed

Ross Castle is 3 miles from the the Hotel, you can rent boats here
or take a enclosed boat one every half hour on a guided tour
of the Lower Lake in Killarney.
The Castle is also open for Guided tours every hour.
You can also visit Innisfallen Island where Brian Boru ( high King of Ireland was said to be Educated ) The Book of Innisfallen was written here going back to the 7th. Century.

If you Drive to the car park at Dinis you can walk 1 mile to Dinis Cottage and see The " Meeting of the Waters " and the Old Weir Bridge. Alternatively you can cycle around the middle Lake for walk to get here ( 10 miles from the Lake Hotel 1 mile is on the main road )

Torc Waterfall flows from the Devil's Punchbowl ( a glacial lake in the top of Mangerton Mountain ) It has Great climbs / walks if you continue up the steps, you will find the Old Kenmare road or the Viewing Towers or Torc Mountain, which look down on the Middle Lake, Muckross House and Killarney. There is also a Hermit's hut and Well on the Face of Torc. ( Be warned it is fairly overgrown )
3 miles from the Lake Hotel

Boat trips to Skelligs can be booked here

A Boat trip to Skelligs, what can I say : 13 miles off the Coast,
40,000 Gannets, Puffins, The finest example of early Christian Monastery's ( 600 AD. ) 700 feet out of the Atlantic Ocean.
Can be booked from the Hotel ( calm weather only ! )
The waters are famous for Basking Sharks, Seals and Dolphins.
You will need your own car to get to Portmagee for the boat.
We recommend Des Lavelle
for that magical trip

The Ring of Kerry, the most popular tour in Ireland,
Breath taking scenery, A full day is needed, A bus tour can be booked at the Hotel of you can drive your self as the road is fairly good. ( 113 miles )

 

The Gap of Dunloe Tour consists of : Bus or Bike to Kate Kearney's
Cottage / Bike, walk or Jaunting Car 6 miles through the Gap with its many Lakes. Lunch at Lord Brandons Cottage, then you take an open Boat 13 miles ( bring your bike ) Lake / River / lake and Lake
setting down at Ross Castle ( group's of 10 or larger can be
dropped at the Lake Hotel ) A great Trip !

Hardened Surfers at the at Brandon Bay, Castlegregory. ( Inset )

There is Windsurfing, Surfing, Bodyboarding, Banana Boats,
Kayaks, Paddle Boats, Dinghy Sailing and Canoeing at SANDY BAY
( warning ! Brandon Bay has very strong under currents,
supervision very important !! ) 1 Hour from Killarney.

The South West of Ireland has some of the best Golf courses
in World. Green fees are from Euro 22-250 for 18 holes.
Click the Picture to see our Golf Page !

For experience climbers only : the Ridge Walk ( 10.5 km. )
You need two cars, park one at Kate Kearney's Cottage
one at Carrauntuohill's car park.
Head up the Devils Ladder and turn left, stay on top of the ridges
not for those afraid of heights, it's a knife edge in the sky !

Why not relax with a book or a pint of Guinness
in the lake side terrace, lounges or bar at
The Lake Hotel overlooking the" Best View in Ireland "

Walk Pony or Cycle through the Gap of Dunloe

Take a trip on A Traditional Jaunting Car around the Lakes,
Muckross House and Gardens.