Title: Dunloe Upper Travel Guide: Best of Dunloe Upper, County Kerry Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Dunloe Upper](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunloe-Upper-Hotels.d810953079198593024.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Dunloe Upper](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunloe-Upper-Holiday-Rentals.d810953079198593024.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Dunloe Upper Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Dunloe-Upper.d810953079198593024.Car-Hire-Guide)[Dunloe Upper Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunloe-Upper.d810953079198593024.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Dunloe Upper Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![I loved the place. Despite its popularity and horse drawn tourist carts it has atmosphere. There's an attractive bleakness about it that was like a magnet for us.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/810953079198593024/0234c22b-f317-4f27-ba06-8c2e5b61a72d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I loved the place. Despite its popularity and horse drawn tourist carts it has atmosphere. There's an attractive bleakness about it that was like a magnet for us.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/810953079198593024/0234c22b-f317-4f27-ba06-8c2e5b61a72d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![There are several stone bridges along the way that tourists can't get enough of, The Gap of Dunloe is a narrow mountain pass forged between the MacGillycuddy Reeks and Purple Mountain by glacial flows. The river running through the gap is the river Loe from where the Gap gets its name. The Gap begins at Kate Kearney's Cottage. The road, narrow in many places, winds through the pass and descends into The Black Valley passing five lakes, Coosaun Lough, Black Lake, Cushnavally Lake, Auger Lake and Black Lough. Within easy walking distance from Kate Kearney's cottage is a picturesque old bridge known as the 'Wishing Bridge'. It is said that wishes made here really do come true! The Gap is approximately 11 km from north to south. You can hire a jaunting car (horse drawn wagon) to travel through the Pass and take a boat back to Killarney from Lord Brandon's cottage at the other end.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/810953079198593024/f135719b-1cfc-4645-8a93-5e80e70f3559.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The gap of Donloe is one of the best hidden secrets in Ireland. The road passes through some beautiful scenes and Ireland's highest mountains. The narrow roads make it almost impossible for two way pass through keeping the crowds away. The best way is to drive tiny car or take a horse carriage ride. #trovember #hiddengems #kerry #ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/810953079198593024/3011c102-a371-43ca-80d8-5b0f8b05ac70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Amazing hike with plenty of places to take a photograph](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/810953079198593024/1fb5d2a6-92eb-4489-b68c-a43dbd68c3fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Dunloe Upper Things to do - Top hotels in Dunloe Upper - Top Holiday Rentals in Dunloe Upper ![The Lake Hotel Killarney](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/176200/176130/161dd540_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Lake Hotel Killarney On The Lake Shore Killarney Kerry £127 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Killarney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews) Gorgeous view, Great rooms and service Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=176130&PinnedHotelID=176130&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=810953079198593024) ![Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/912600/912530/389ae6b4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa Kenmare Square Killarney Kerry £119 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Killarney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (876 reviews) The room was spacious so clean with great facilities and the staff couldn't have been nicer. It was a pleasure to stay there. The location was super. We'll return again. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=912530&PinnedHotelID=912530&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=810953079198593024) ![Killarney Avenue Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4240000/4239500/4239456/38409258_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Killarney Avenue Hotel 1 Kenmare Place Killarney Kerry Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £100 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Killarney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (562 reviews) Great location, walking distance to the centre of town. Didn’t have breakfast but the bar on site and food for dinner was excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful. It was very handy that the hotel had on-site parking. Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=4239456&PinnedHotelID=4239456&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=810953079198593024) [See all 653 properties in Dunloe Upper](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=810953079198593024) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Silver Birch House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44820000/44818100/44818059/c677ee56_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Silver Birch House Dunloe Upper County Kerry Stay at this cottage in Dunloe Upper. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Killarney National Park and Gap of Dunloe are located ... We had a great stay, the house was a perfect base to cycle the gap. Definitely use the directions from the host, not from Expedia. Reviewed on 16 Sept 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Silver-Birch-House.h44818059.Hotel-Information) ![Park Place Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4190000/4185400/4185329/ef328ce8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Park Place Apartments High Street Killarney Kerry Stay at this apartment in Killarney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (590 reviews) Lovely people Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Killarney-Hotels-Park-Place-Apartments.h4185329.Hotel-Information) ![The Reserve at Muckross](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17270000/17267100/17267095/41cbdbae_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Reserve at Muckross Muckross Road Killarney Kerry Stay at this spa aparthotel in Killarney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (174 reviews) The rooms were beautiful, clean, spacious, well laid out Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Killarney-Hotels-The-Reserve-At-Muckross.h17267095.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Dunloe Upper](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=810953079198593024&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Dunloe Upper hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=810953079198593024&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=810953079198593024&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=810953079198593024&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=810953079198593024&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=810953079198593024&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=810953079198593024&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=810953079198593024&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=810953079198593024&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Gap of Dunloe showing a river or creek, tranquil scenes and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090225/f0079f7b-23c6-49dc-b551-80b71e8398d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gap of Dunloe As pretty as a postcard and only reachable by slow travel, this pass gives you time to breathe the clear air and see the beauty of every wildflower. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gap-Of-Dunloe-Dunloe-Upper.d6090225.Attraction) #### Dunloe Golf Course Enjoy a round of golf in Dunloe Upper at Dunloe Golf Course. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunloe-Golf-Course-County-Kerry.d6174026.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Killarney Hop - On, Hop - Off Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1161590/232f83e2-f5ea-4e6e-9433-2c5ead9f5efc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Killarney Hop - On, Hop - Off Tour £14 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/killarney-hop-on.a1161590.activity-details) ![Sunny coastline in Ireland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/181653/7569c50c-e56b-49e5-b890-09b0c4292834.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1-Day Ring of Kerry Rail Tour £129 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/1-day-ring-of-kerry-rail-tour.a181653.activity-details) ![Killarney: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus to Killarney National Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47301386/5d174048-13ca-4883-ae62-8cd47d131c31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Killarney: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus to Killarney National Park £14 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/killarney-hop-on-hop-off-bus-to-killarney-national-park.a47301386.activity-details) ![From Killarney: 'Ring of Kerry' Mountain Road 1-Day Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4771078/74f88fed-b354-4e3a-977c-e545fdf22ee2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Killarney: 'Ring of Kerry' Mountain Road 1-Day Bus Tour £35 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-killarney-ring-of-kerry-mountain-road-1-day-bus-tour.a4771078.activity-details) ![Bike depot and Killarney National Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2706774/302f025f-af06-4adf-b5ab-419f37774841.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Self-Guided Bike Tour of Killarney National Park, Muckross Gardens & Waterfall £17 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/self-guided-bike-tour-of-killarney-national-park.a2706774.activity-details) ![Deros Ring of Kerry-Award Winning Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/754351/ccc34b8e-545e-4d12-9eb3-12d381a0b316.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Best Ring of Kerry Tour ex Killarney inc Killarney National Park £52 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/best-ring-of-kerry-tour-ex-killarney-inc-killarney-national-park.a754351.activity-details) [See all activities in Dunloe Upper](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Dunloe-Upper.d810953079198593024.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Dunloe Upper ![Muckross House featuring a garden, heritage architecture and flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090223/521dc055-7567-4a55-b425-aa463eec096d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Killarney ![Glencar showing road cycling, mountains and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6174891/fc9c94b9-ab17-41b5-b132-867ac7efdb3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Glencar - Cities near Dunloe Upper - Places of interest [Killarney](https://expedia.co.uk/Killarney.dx1823)[Glencar](https://expedia.co.uk/Glencar.dx6174891) - [Gap of Dunloe ](https://expedia.co.uk/Gap-Of-Dunloe-Dunloe-Upper.d6090225.Attraction) - [Killarney National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Killarney-National-Park-Killarney.d6090214.Attraction) - [Ross Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ross-Castle-Killarney.d6090217.Attraction) - [Muckross House ](https://expedia.co.uk/Muckross-House-Killarney.d6090223.Attraction) - [Muckross Abbey ](https://expedia.co.uk/Muckross-Abbey-Killarney.d6090219.Attraction) - [Torc Waterfall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Torc-Waterfall-Killarney.d6156978.Attraction) - [St. Mary's Cathedral ](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Marys-Cathedral-Killarney.d6090211.Attraction) - [Carrantuohill ](https://expedia.co.uk/Carrantuohill-County-Kerry.d6090226.Attraction) - [Aqua Dome ](https://expedia.co.uk/Aqua-Dome-Tralee.d6166655.Attraction) - [Tralee Town Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Tralee-Town-Park-Tralee.d6179784.Attraction) - [Moll's Gap ](https://expedia.co.uk/Molls-Gap-Kenmare.d6174547.Attraction) - [Ladies View ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ladies-View-Killarney.d6174539.Attraction) - [Garnish Island ](https://expedia.co.uk/Garnish-Island-Glengarriff.d6090209.Attraction) - [Blennerville Windmill ](https://expedia.co.uk/Blennerville-Windmill-Tralee.d6090265.Attraction) - [Kenmare Stone Circle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kenmare-Stone-Circle-Kenmare.d6193283.Attraction) - [Lough Leane ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lough-Leane-Killarney.d6177381.Attraction) - [St. John's Parish ](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Johns-Parish-Tralee.d6179771.Attraction) - [Tralee Bay Wetlands ](https://expedia.co.uk/Tralee-Bay-Wetlands-Tralee.d6279730.Attraction) - [Manor West Retail Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Manor-West-Retail-Park-Tralee.d6279727.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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