Places worth the detour in Killarney

10 places worth going out of your way for lie within 8 km of Killarney, Ireland, across 4 kinds of detour; natural wonders & landscapes are the largest group (5). Best known: Killarney National Park. 8 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Nature & landscapes5 Ruins & the uncanny2 Sacred sites2 Built landmarks1

All 10, ranked 10

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Killarney National Park

Nature & landscapes · 20th century · Notable

National park in Killarney, Co Kerry, Ireland

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2.St Mary's Cathedral, Killarney

Sacred sites · 19th century · Notable

Church in Co. Kerry, Ireland

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3.Ross Castle

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

15th century castle in Ireland

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4.Muckross House

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Public building in Ireland

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5.Muckross Abbey

Sacred sites · 15th century · Hidden gem

Ruined friary in the Killarney National Park, Ireland

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6.Torc Waterfall

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Waterfall in Killarney, Ireland

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7.Lough Leane

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Lake in County Kerry, Ireland

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8.Torc Mountain

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Mountain in Killarney, Ireland

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9.Innisfallen Island

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Island in County Kerry, Ireland

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10.Aghadoe Cathedral

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Ancient cathedral in County Kerry, Ireland

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