Gap of Dunloe

tony2phones · Guru

Gap of Dunloe

drbillmc · Newbie

Instead of taking a full day Gap of Dunloe and Lakes tour from Killarney, can we drive to Kate Kearney's and hire a jaunting cart to take us thru the gap and back to Kate kearney's? Is so, any idea about the cost of a jaunting car? I hear they are very expensive. Any other suggestions? Thanks again. Bill

Michele Erdvig · Host

Bill,

Yes, you can hire a jaunting car to take you into the gap and back again to Kate Kearney's. How many people will be going? Generally four people go per vehicle at about 20-25 euro per person. That makes the whole vehicle's cost 80-100. If you don't have four people the cost per person will be higher.

Other suggestions: drive the gap yourself.

Michele

tony2phones · Guru

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/travel/2012/0204/1224311136841.html

No can't get it?

-- Edited by tony2phones on Sunday 5th of February 2012 03:14:35 PM

had cropped the last l will get there eventually

-- Edited by tony2phones on Sunday 5th of February 2012 04:00:55 PM

Michele Erdvig · Host

Tony,

The links only work in "Advanced Editor" not "Quick Reply" mode.

Michele

Michele Erdvig · Host

Bill,

Let us know if you want to drive it as I can give you directions.

Michele

Michele Erdvig · Host

Is this it? http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/travel/2012/0204/1224311136841.html

DiCal · Veteran Member

Michelle, I would be very interested in the directions to drive the Gap. Thanks, Diane

Michele Erdvig · Host

Gap of Dunloe: Take the N71 toward Kenmare through Moll's Gap. Turn right at the Avoca shop (signposted Sneem). Take your next right to Black Valley. At the crossroads turn right. The road goes through the gap and exits at Kate Kearney's Cottage.

Best done early morning or late afternoon or evening provided there is light.

DiCal · Veteran Member

Thanks, Michele. I have added the directions to our itinerary on Trip-it. We are so excited about our upcoming trip. Diane

Green Dragon · Guru

Another option is to walk the gap. Takes a couple hours but it is lovely if you can do it! We did it in May. Rained a bit on and off, but we were prepared (as you always should be) for that. You can park at Kate Kearney's.

Note: We had one older man say you aren't supposed to drive up there if you aren't a resident. This is evidently NOT a rule, but simply him being a bit contrary - we asked others afterwards :)

Bertrand · Veteran Member

How much is the horse drawn trip? That is something that looks interesting.

-- Edited by Bertrand on Friday 10th of February 2012 01:42:48 PM

Michele Erdvig · Host

The locals are very "protective" of the Gap of Dunloe road. It is a public road so anyone can drive on it. Of course the jarveys have a vested interest in having paying customers. That's why if you try to drive it from Kate Kearney's Cottage they will try to stop you. Better to do it the back way through Black Valley.

Michele Erdvig · Host

The jaunting car (see second post). For the whole tour: http://www.derostours.com/