The Ring of Kerry is one of the most famous places to visit in Ireland. But did you know these interesting facts about the iconic stretch of land? Let’s check them out:
Original Name
It’s original name was the Iveragh Peninsula. Since the drive around the area is circular, it’s known as a “ring,” and the Kerry is due to it being located in County Kerry.
Distance Covered
If you’re planning to visit some of the scenic areas of the Ring of Kerry, make sure you don’t do it one day. The total distance is 179 km, which is a lot if you don’t want to exhaust yourself. A lot of driving won’t leave energy for you to actually enjoy the trip.
Places to Visit
1. Killarney Park
The Killarney National Park is a must-visit in the Ring of Kerry. The park is stretched across about 26000 lush acres, whose simplistic beauty will still steal your breath away. The park has areas of lush forest, with the Torc Waterfall being the most famous.
2. The Gap of Dunloe
The River Loe cuts and carves a splendid path between this valley of wonder. Thunderous mountain ranges with emerald-like vegetation cover the areas in between. The “Wishing Bridge” is a popular tourist attraction where people toss stones into the river to make their dreams come true.
3. Derrynane Park
The Derrynane National Park is home to the mansion of the esteemed politician and lawyer Daniel O’Connell. This area is also surrounded by a beautiful beach, where low tides can be enjoyed peacefully lapping at your feet. You can also explore the ruins of Abbey Island within the area just above the beach.
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