The boat departs at Reen Pier near Ross Castle at 11am and takes you to Lord Brandons Cottage (1h 30 minutes)
You will travel in an open roof boat with a cover if needed.
Your journey through the Gap of Dunloe is self guided (you can’t get lost)
Please allow 2.5 to 3 hours to hike through the Gap, it is 7 miles (12km) in length. The terrain is hilly and picturesque,
the highest elevation is 840ft
If you wish, feel free to bring your own picnic lunch
Points of Interest
Purple Mountain
Dinish Island
Lord Brandons Cottage
Innisfallen Island
Augher Lake
Black Lough
Macgillycuddy's Reeks
Head of the Gap
Journey End
The Gap walk normally ends at Kate Kearneys Cottage. Great place for some traditional food and drinks.
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!