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Lough Leane, Killarney

4.7
#5 of 12 in Nature in Killarney
Water Body · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
Lough Leane (from Irish Loch Léin 'lake of learning') is the largest of the three lakes of Killarney. The River Laune flows from the lake into the Dingle Bay to the northwest.

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Tours to Lough Leane

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Lough Leane reviews

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  • By mflynn0203
    I took a walk by Lough Leane on some of the various signed routes provided. Signage was excellent and walking was beautiful, with the lake at one side and deer and wildlife surrounding. Some of our....  more »
  • By Karen B
    If you go to Killarney a cruise on lough Leanne is a must. The captain is very knowledgeable and is eager to share his stories. Spotting the eagles is a bonus  more »
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  • By Brian Ahern
    A truly beautiful place on God’s earth. To stand on its shores, as I did recently, is to find oneself imbued with, to quote a phrase, a sense of wonder.
  • By Will Twomey
    Beautiful for a boat trip, even better to include a stop on Innisfallen island to visit the old monastic ruin
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