Cycle the Gap of Dunloe
Combine the Gap of Dunloe cycle with a boat trip back thought the Lakes of Killarney for one of the best day trips you’ll have!
– PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE YOU BOOK: Cycling the Gap of Dunloe is suitable for experienced adult cyclists only. This cycle is not for everyone, you must be a fit and experienced cyclist in full health. It’s not for children, seniors or people with medical ailments. There are steep climbs, and very steep downhill bends with lots of vehicles and horses on narrow roads.
You must know:
– how to change gears
– how to change an inner tube (supplied) in case of puncture
Electric Bikes: €45 per day
Enjoy the famous Killarney Day Tour, starting from Ross Castle by boat to Lord Brandon’s Cottage and then by Electric Bike through the Gap of Dunloe and back to Killarney.
Please note: the boat operators need to be booked and paid separately. You can book the boat here: www.gapofdunloetraditionalboattours.com
- Our shop opens at 9am.
- If you are taking the boat, you need to be at our shop before 10am to have enough time to check bikes and receive safety instructions.
- It is a 15 minute cycle from our shop to Ross Castle.
- Boat departs Ross Castle at 10.30am approx, subject to weather conditions.
- 22km (2 hour) boat ride to Lord Brandon’s Cottage.
- 12km cycle from Lord Brandon’s Cottage, through the Gap of Dunloe to Kate Kearney’s Cottage.
- 18km cycle from Kate Kearney’s Cottage to our shop in Killarney.
- Approx 32km cycle in total.
- Our shop closes at 6pm.
Please note: this route is not suitable for children. Adults must be experienced cyclists.
Great low key cycle shop with knowledgeable staff and good equipment. Safety briefing hilarious yet apropos. Would book again!
Quick Facts
Toilets are located opposite Kate Kearney’s Cottage and Lord Brandon’s Cottage.
Lunch and snacks can be also be purchased at Kate Kearney’s Cottage and Lord Brandon’s Cottage.
Note!
Please note: We charge a fee of 10% for cancellations to cover processing fees, subject to us receiving your request for cancellation at least 24 hours prior to the booked start time. If the booking has been made within 24 hours prior to start time, there is no entitlement to refund due to cancellation or reschedule. We may allow you choose another date and time. If you need to cancel, please email info@killarneybikerental.com
Route Photos
Muckross Road (100m from Gleneagle Hotel and beside Flesk Caravan Park, opposite Killarney National Park,
Killarney, Co Kerry,
Ireland V93 D6PN
Tel (international): +353 87 236 3044
Tel (from Ireland): 087 236 3044
Email: info@killarneybikerental.com
Latitude = 52.0430648 / Longitude = -9.4992853
“I would highly recommend using Killarney Bike Rental and bikes, the way to go, as it's just so easy to get around”.
Marcus Ryan, UK