Relaxing Things To Do In Kenmare
An Overview of Kenmare
Kenmare is a village and the major end point on the popular Ring of Kerry scenic route. The town is home to tranquil buildings, gourmet food shops and breathtaking scenery. It is recognized as one of the top fifteen prettiest towns in Europe. The name Kenmare (pronounced ken·mehr) is the anglicized form of Ceann Mara, meaning “head of the sea.” There are many relaxing things to do in Kenmare.
Relaxing Things To Do In Kenmare
Molly Gallivan’s Traditional Cottage and Farm
These farms and cottage areas exist in a 200-year-old traditional setting which offers tours and insights into Ireland’s cultural heritage.
Gleninchaquin Park
This vivid park provides breath-taking landscape views and stunning Irish scenery. It’s a sheer delight to wander around this area, crossing over streams with log bridges to visit boxed-in mountain edges.
Reenagross Woodland Park
This is part of a densely wooded peninsula set within the beautiful landscape of Kenmare Bay. The park has numerous walking trails in the shade overlooking the lake and a forest-tunnel often strewn with flower petals. It is a popular location for photos.
Kenmare Stone Circle
One of the easiest prehistoric monuments to visit in Ireland, this series of immense stones rests quietly in a field surrounded by rustling pines. There are sacred Hawthorne trees at this site, as well as plaques describing the mysteries of ancient stone circles.
Cromwell’s Bridge
This odd bridge isn’t actually named for Oliver Cromwell. Instead, the word “Cromwell” comes from a bastardized version of the Gaelic term “Moustache” which describes the shape of the bridge. This old, steep structure once carried pack horses over a narrow river. Now, it arches gracefully for photos while choked with moss and ivy.
Dunkerron Castle
This is a ruined four-story tower house, half shattered by time and erosion. It’s located deep in the Irish countryside. Getting to the castle can be somewhat tricky, since it’s technically located on the land around Dunkerron House.
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