Bike On Boat Tour of Gap of Dunloe
Please note that any of our tours can also be done in the reverse direction.
Travel through the historic lakes of Killarney on an open boat, before taking the famous journey through the Gap of Dunloe
Duration:
5 hours
About your trip on the Bike on Boat Tour
- Bike rental is not included in the cost of the tour.
- You will receive details on where to rent a bikes or e-bikes for the tour in the confirmation email.
- The boat departs at Reen Pier* near Ross Castle and takes you to Lord Brandons Cottage along with your bike (1 hour 30 minutes)
- Open roof boat with cover if needed
- Self Guided cycle (you can’t get lost)
- It is 7 miles (12km) in length which takes approximately 1 hour & 30 minutes to cycle
- The terrain is hilly and picturesque.
- The highest elevation is 840ft
- The Gap cycle ends at Kate Kearneys Cottage (Great place for some traditional food and drinks)
- From Kate Kearney’s Cottage to KIllarney town centre is approximately 12km, but you can enter Killarney National park after 7 km after the Hotel Europe gate.
- If you wish, feel free to bring your own picnic lunch
- *If you choose to do the tour in reserve you will start your journey at Kate Kearney’s Cottage in the Gap of Dunloe (Eircode: V93 AWR8). The boat will depart from Lord Brandon’s Cottage at 2 pm and you will return to Reen Pier near Ross Castle at 3:30 pm
Please Note: The start and finish of this tour are in different places. If you require transport back from Reen Pier, or back from Kate Kearney’s Cottage we recommend bookings our Bus & Boat Tour
Points of Interest
- Purple Mountain
- Dinish Island
- Lord Brandons Cottage
- Innisfallen Island
- Augher Lake
- Black Lough
- Macgillycuddy’s Reeks
- Head of the Gap
Weather conditions:
- Sometimes the tour is done is reverse to suit weather conditions
- If the water level is low, please be careful as the short walk from the boat to path can be tricky and may not be suitable for passengers with mobility issues or walking difficulties
What to bring
Please wear comfortable footwear and bring a rain jacket and/or sunblock, you will need one or the other or both! The cafe at Lord Brandon’s Cottage is cash only, so bring some euros.
Booking information
Please note, we require 24 hour advance notice of any cancellation in order for passengers to receive a full refund.
