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Killarney National Park

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  • 22-07-2015 4:18pm
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    T0001
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    Hey ppl. We're thinking of going to Killarney National Park of the days on our trip down south!

    The question I have is, is it a walk for families and have you to pay to enter. Any other info is also appreciated. Thanks


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    Zillah
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    You don't have to pay and you can stroll around for an hour or all day, up to you.


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    Boom__Boom
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    Muckross House, Muckross Abbey and Ross Castle are all in the Killarney National Park.

    It's all free to go anywhere in the park - although if you want to actually go into Muckross House and Ross Castle there are entrance fees. You can go out on a boat trip on the lakes from Ross Castle - there is a waterbus and the traditional boats. You can also rent bikes and cycle in the national park - lots of routes for kids to cycle with no cars - all you need to worry about is the jaunting cars.

    There's a huge variety of walks of various lengths in and around the National Park.

    There is a restaurant/coffee shop at Muckross House and the quality of the food there is very good (Often go there as a local and you always meet other locals there (moreso during the quieter months) - although at the moment it can get very busy)

    If you have kids make sure to take them to the Rockery at Muckross House.
    It's located between where the restaurant/coffee shop and the actual House itself.

    Also depending on the age of your kids there is a playground in part of the national park down by the Cathedral in town, as well as goal posts.


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    T0001
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    Cheers people!! Sounds great :)


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    [Deleted User]
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    It's an area, not a park with an entrance and an exit. It stretches from Purple Mountain across to the Mangertons, down to the Lakes and to the edge of the town. Within that you have town parks, forests, walks, areas you might not see anyone, roads, wilderness, castles, waterfalls, open mountain etc. It pretty much has everything you could want in terms of outdoor amenities. And if that wasn't enough, nearby you have the Gap of Dunloe and the Reeks.


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