Lough Caragh - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting
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About Lough Caragh
Caragh Lake is located between the lively town of Killorglin and the village of Glenbeigh, north of the McGillicuddy Reeks. The lake was formed by the damming of the Caragh River. It is one of the many freshwater lakes in Kerry that is included within a large Special Area of Conservation. It is one of the iconic location where you can spend some beautiful time in the middle of nature.
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The Kerry Bog Village Museum
2.7km from Lough Caragh
The Kerry Bog Village is a museum situated in west Kerry focused on the history and culture of Ireland. It recreates traditional Irish thatched cottages and the lives of their inhabitants, and its founder was largely responsible for the resuscitation of the Kerry bog pony as a viable breed. The museum is located between the towns of Killorglin and Glenbeigh. Its structures were built using authentic 18th century construction techniques
Lough Coomloughra
8.37km from Lough Caragh
Lough Coomloughra is a lake in County Kerry and has an elevation of 469 metres. Lough Coomloughra is situated north of Maghanlawaun, close to Lough Eagher. It is one of the iconic attraction in this area and a good picnic location too.
Rossbeigh Strand
8.57km from Lough Caragh
Rossbeigh strand is located five kilometres outside the village of Glenbeigh. It is an extensive sandy beach in a rural environment and is great for swimming, walking, surfing and a wide range of other activities. Rossbeigh contains a large volume of sand dunes and herbaceous vegetation. It is considered an important habitat for flora and fauna, including wildfowl.
Beenkeragh
9.29km from Lough Caragh
This is the second-highest peak in Ireland, at 1,008.2 metres , on both the Arderin and Vandeleur-Lynam lists. It is part of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks range. It also offers some of Ireland's "most intimidating" hill-walking, and is often climbed as part of the Coomloughra Horseshoe, described as "one of Ireland's finest ridge-walks.
Carrauntoohil
9.93km from Lough Caragh
Carrauntoohil is the legendary highest mountain in Ireland. It is on the Iveragh Peninsula in the Reeks District in County Kerry, close to the centre of Ireland's highest mountain range, MacGillycuddy's Reeks. As Ireland's highest mountain, Carrauntoohil is popular with mountain walkers, who most commonly ascend via the Devil's Ladder route. Its ascent is considered a real challenge for hikers and requires experience and preparation.
Cronins Yard
11.2km from Lough Caragh
Cronin’s Yard has been used as the traditional starting point for ascents of Ireland’s highest mountain.It is located at the entrance to the Hag’s Glen. The facilities provided are a tea room, male & female shower rooms and male & female toilets. Car parking available.
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County Kerry is a county in Ireland. It is located in the South-West Region and forms part of the province of Munster. It is named after the Ciarraige who lived in part of the present county. Composed of sandstone, the principal highlands of Kerry are among the highest mountains in Ireland. There are so many attractions in this county to explore.
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