{"id":239703,"date":"2019-08-11T11:47:28","date_gmt":"2019-08-11T09:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/?p=239703"},"modified":"2025-01-29T19:19:23","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T18:19:23","slug":"mounts-wicklow-ireland-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/en\/les-monts-wicklow-irlande-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The sublime Monts Wicklow (Ireland #2)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-bf08598\" data-block-id=\"bf08598\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">This is one of the first possible stops after a trip south of Dublin: the\u00a0<strong>Mount Wicklow<\/strong> a typically Irish natural area just a stone's throw away.\u00a0<strong>1 hour drive<\/strong>\u00a0of the capital. Once you arrive, the scenery changes completely! You'll find yourself immersed in a landscape of almost untamed hills, stretching for dozens of kilometres. But rest assured, there are still a few traces of civilisation here and there to remind you that you're not completely isolated! \ud83d\ude02<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<nav class=\"wp-block-stackable-table-of-contents stk-block-table-of-contents stk-block stk-fd15d3e stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"fd15d3e\"><style>.stk-fd15d3e .stk-table-of-contents__table{column-count:1 !important;}html{scroll-behavior:smooth !important;}.stk-fd15d3e .stk-table-of-contents__title{font-size:20px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #1f093c) !important;font-weight:bold !important;}.stk-fd15d3e {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;border-top-left-radius:5px !important;border-top-right-radius:5px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:5px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:5px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0px 5px 5px 1px #00000040 !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;border-top-width:1px !important;border-right-width:1px !important;border-bottom-width:1px !important;border-left-width:1px !important;margin-bottom:50px !important;}.stk-fd15d3e:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-fd15d3e .stk-table-of-contents__title{font-size:20px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-table-of-contents__title has-text-color\">Contents <\/p><ul class=\"stk-table-of-contents__table\"><li><a href=\"#1-parc-national-des-monts-wicklow-une-echappee-sauvage-aux-portes-de-dublin\">1. Mount Wicklow National Park: A Wild Escape at Dublin's Gateway<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#les-routes-sinueuses-des-monts-wicklow-une-aventure-a-part-entiere\">The winding roads of Mount Wicklow: an adventure in its own right<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#un-paradis-pour-les-randonneurs-et-amateurs-de-nature\">A paradise for hikers and nature lovers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#apres-les-monts-wicklow-cap-sur-louest-irlandais\">After Mount Wicklow: off to the west of Ireland<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-installation-a-knocklong\">2. Settling in Knocklong :<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#l-anneau-du-kerry-un-parcours-pittoresque-inoubliable\">The Ring of Kerry: an unforgettable scenic route<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#les-premiers-arrets-le-manoir-de-muckross\">First stops: Muckross Manor<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-preparation-au-parc-national-du-killarney\">3. Preparing for Killarney National Park<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#conseils-pratiques-pour-profiter-de-l-anneau-du-kerry\">Practical tips for enjoying the Ring of Kerry<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#ce-qui-vous-attend-sur-lanneau-du-kerry\">What to expect on the Ring of Kerry<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-4446a3f\" id=\"1-parc-national-des-monts-wicklow-une-echappee-sauvage-aux-portes-de-dublin\" data-block-id=\"4446a3f\"><style>.stk-4446a3f .stk-block-heading__bottom-line{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">1. Mount Wicklow National Park: A Wild Escape at Dublin's Gateway<\/h2><div class=\"stk-block-heading__bottom-line\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"les-routes-sinueuses-des-monts-wicklow-une-aventure-a-part-entiere\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>The winding roads of Mount Wicklow: an adventure in its own right<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">It is in this\u00a0<strong>iconic national park<\/strong>\u00a0that you will begin to understand what it means\u00a0<strong>\"Driving in Ireland<\/strong> ! Of course, you'll have to get used to driving on the left, but here it's the narrow, winding roads and constant ups and downs that will surprise you. After a few hours of twisting and turning through these landscapes, you may well find yourself dizzy... but what a sight!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">It's well worth the effort. At every stop, you'll be rewarded with&nbsp;<strong>breathtaking views<\/strong>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-f992739\" data-block-id=\"f992739\"><style>.stk-f992739 {--stk-icon-list-marker-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;}.stk-f992739 .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{align-items:baseline !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-f992739\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-a5ac282\" data-block-id=\"a5ac282\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-f992739\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>A lake nestling in the heart of a deep valley<\/strong> reflecting the surrounding mountains.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-312a458\" data-block-id=\"312a458\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-f992739\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Colourful valleys<\/strong>\u00a0as far as the eye can see, between peat bogs and pastures.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-cabad10\" data-block-id=\"cabad10\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-f992739\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">Raw, untamed nature stretches for miles, inviting you to get away from it all.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"un-paradis-pour-les-randonneurs-et-amateurs-de-nature\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>A paradise for hikers and nature lovers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">The\u00a0<strong>Mount Wicklow<\/strong>\u00a0doesn't have any vertiginous peaks, but that's precisely what makes it accessible to everyone. Whether you're a\u00a0<strong>amateur walker<\/strong>\u00a0or a\u00a0<strong>seasoned hiker<\/strong> There's plenty to do on the many signposted trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-5d58297\" data-block-id=\"5d58297\"><style>.stk-5d58297 {--stk-icon-list-marker-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;}.stk-5d58297 .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{align-items:baseline !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-5d58297\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-3118076\" data-block-id=\"3118076\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-5d58297\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>For day trips<\/strong>\u00a0The \"Midi\": Take advantage of the small, easy paths that wind through the hills and allow you to admire the region's varied landscapes.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-4bf16be\" data-block-id=\"4bf16be\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-5d58297\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>For experienced hikers<\/strong>\u00a0: Looking for total immersion? Get started on the\u00a0<strong>Wicklow Way<\/strong> a long-distance hiking trail of around 130 km. Over several days, you'll be able to discover less-frequented areas and explore remote valleys, streams and lakes such as\u00a0<strong>Glendalough<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>Liffey<\/strong> as well as\u00a0<strong>historic ruins<\/strong>\u00a0castles and monasteries.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Every diversions and climb offers a new panorama. If you love photography or nature, prepare to be amazed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"apres-les-monts-wicklow-cap-sur-louest-irlandais\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>After Mount Wicklow: off to the west of Ireland<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Once this moment of\u00a0<strong>the fullness of nature<\/strong>\u00a0finished - hiking, contemplating, and immortalising these landscapes with your camera - it's time to set off for\u00a0<strong>West of Ireland<\/strong>. Our destination :\u00a0<strong>Knocklong<\/strong> about 30 km south of Limerick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">We had chosen a\u00a0<strong>typical old renovated house<\/strong> It was the perfect place to immerse yourself in the authentic atmosphere of the Irish countryside. This base was ideally situated for exploring the region's gems: the\u00a0<strong>Killarney and Dingle peninsulas<\/strong> and the\u00a0<strong>Connemara<\/strong> The region is one of the most beautiful in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">These places, with their breathtaking scenery, rocky coastlines and authenticity, were a must for this\u00a0<strong>second trip<\/strong> specially designed to further my photographic explorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-882ab33\" data-block-id=\"882ab33\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-882ab33-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-44933e4\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"44933e4\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-44933e4-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-44933e4-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-83d2d84 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"83d2d84\"><style>.stk-83d2d84 .stk-img-figcaption{text-align:center !important;font-size:12px !important;}.stk-83d2d84 {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;box-shadow:0px 70px 90px -20px rgba(72, 73, 121, 0.30) !important;}.stk-83d2d84:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-83d2d84 .stk-img-figcaption{font-size:12px !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-248458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Plan-deau-de-Wicklow.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Wicklow lake, Ireland\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Plan-deau-de-Wicklow.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Plan-deau-de-Wicklow-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><figcaption class=\"stk-img-figcaption\"><em>Wicklow lake, Ireland<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-89cbf01\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"89cbf01\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-89cbf01-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-89cbf01-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-165d899 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"165d899\"><style>.stk-165d899 .stk-img-figcaption{text-align:center !important;font-size:12px !important;}.stk-165d899 {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;box-shadow:0px 70px 90px -20px rgba(72, 73, 121, 0.30) !important;}.stk-165d899:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-165d899 .stk-img-figcaption{font-size:12px !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-248456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Collines-de-Wicklow.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Wicklow Hills, Ireland\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Collines-de-Wicklow.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Collines-de-Wicklow-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><figcaption class=\"stk-img-figcaption\"><em>Wicklow Hills, Ireland<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-aed9b49 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"aed9b49\"><style>.stk-aed9b49 {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;margin-top:40px !important;}.stk-aed9b49:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-aed9b49-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ed65e85\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ed65e85\"><style>.stk-ed65e85 {align-self:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ed65e85-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ed65e85-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading 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Settling in Knocklong :<\/h2><div class=\"stk-block-heading__bottom-line\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Time to settle in and enjoy a well-deserved rest at\u00a0<strong>Knocklong<\/strong> before embarking on the next stage of your Irish tour! After a good night's sleep, you'll be ready to explore one of Ireland's most beautiful itineraries:\u00a0<strong>the Ring of Kerry<\/strong>. This picturesque route, emblematic of the country, is a veritable ode to the wild landscapes and historic treasures of the\u00a0<strong>County Kerry<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b23d076\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b23d076\"><style>.stk-b23d076 {align-self:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b23d076-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b23d076-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-8647288 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"8647288\"><style>.stk-8647288 .stk-img-figcaption{text-align:center !important;font-size:12px !important;}.stk-8647288 {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;box-shadow:0px 70px 90px -20px rgba(72, 73, 121, 0.30) !important;}.stk-8647288:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-8647288 .stk-img-figcaption{font-size:12px !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-248462\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Knowlong.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"773\" alt=\"Knowlong\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Knowlong.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Knowlong-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><figcaption class=\"stk-img-figcaption\"><em>Knowlong, Limerick, Ireland<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"l-anneau-du-kerry-un-parcours-pittoresque-inoubliable\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/en\/lanneau-du-kerry-ireland-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Ring of Kerry<\/a> an unforgettable scenic route<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">The Ring of Kerry is a circular road approximately\u00a0<strong>180 km<\/strong>\u00a0which circles the\u00a0<strong>Iveragh peninsula<\/strong> in County Kerry. With its\u00a0<strong>winding roads<\/strong> With its breathtaking views and many points of interest, this is a must for anyone visiting Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Why prepare well before departure?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">The route, although magnificent, can be demanding due to the narrow and winding roads. That's why it's essential to :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-5ba2d44\" data-block-id=\"5ba2d44\"><style>.stk-5ba2d44 {--stk-icon-list-marker-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;}.stk-5ba2d44 .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{align-items:baseline !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-5ba2d44\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-5f24481\" data-block-id=\"5f24481\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-5ba2d44\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Getting plenty of rest the night before<\/strong>\u00a0so you can concentrate fully during the journey.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-7b73481\" data-block-id=\"7b73481\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-5ba2d44\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Plan your route<\/strong>\u00a0so you know where to stop and make the most of the day.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-6a80e41\" data-block-id=\"6a80e41\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>My advice:<\/em><\/span><\/strong> the Ring of Kerry in the\u00a0<strong>clockwise direction<\/strong> starting from\u00a0<strong>Killarney<\/strong>. This will enable you to avoid any traffic jams caused by tourist buses, which usually travel in the opposite direction.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"les-premiers-arrets-le-manoir-de-muckross\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>The first decisions : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.guide-irlande.com\/sites-touristiques\/muckross-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Muckross Manor<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">If you have a passion for history or are simply curious, I strongly recommend that you start your tour with a visit to the\u00a0<strong>Muckross Manor<\/strong>\u00a0(<em>Muckross House<\/em>). Located a few kilometres from\u00a0<strong>Killarney<\/strong> This superb manor house is one of the historic gems of Killarney National Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Why visit Muckross House?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-8ad4e33\" data-block-id=\"8ad4e33\"><style>.stk-8ad4e33 {--stk-icon-list-marker-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;}.stk-8ad4e33 .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{align-items:baseline !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-8ad4e33\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-ba27114\" data-block-id=\"ba27114\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-8ad4e33\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>A Victorian architectural masterpiece<\/strong>\u00a0Built in 1843, this manor house reflects the elegance and refinement of the period.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-e185fd1\" data-block-id=\"e185fd1\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-8ad4e33\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Spectacular gardens<\/strong>\u00a0The gardens at Muckross are renowned for their beauty and diversity, with colourful flowerbeds, majestic trees and perfectly manicured landscapes.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-a1363a8\" data-block-id=\"a1363a8\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-8ad4e33\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>A place steeped in history<\/strong>\u00a0The manor house welcomed Queen Victoria in 1861, an event that marked its history.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-0d250d4\" data-block-id=\"0d250d4\"><style>.stk-0d250d4 {margin-bottom:50px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">You can also take advantage of the paths around the manor for a short stroll before returning to the road.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-e6978a8\" id=\"3-preparation-au-parc-national-du-killarney\" data-block-id=\"e6978a8\"><style>.stk-e6978a8 .stk-block-heading__bottom-line{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">3. Preparing for Killarney National Park<\/h2><div class=\"stk-block-heading__bottom-line\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conseils-pratiques-pour-profiter-de-l-anneau-du-kerry\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Practical tips for enjoying the Ring of Kerry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-a2c0fa8\" data-block-id=\"a2c0fa8\"><style>.stk-a2c0fa8 {--stk-icon-list-marker-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;}.stk-a2c0fa8 .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{align-items:baseline !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-a2c0fa8\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-3ec2fb5\" data-block-id=\"3ec2fb5\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-a2c0fa8\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Plan a full day<\/strong>\u00a0: The route is 180 km long, but with stops to admire the scenery, visit sites and take photos, it can easily keep you busy all day.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-6f95655\" data-block-id=\"6f95655\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-a2c0fa8\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Fill up with petrol<\/strong>\u00a0: There aren't many service stations on the route, so it's best to set off with a full tank.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-1acc21d\" data-block-id=\"1acc21d\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-a2c0fa8\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Leave early<\/strong>\u00a0Start your day in the morning to avoid the crowds and make the most of the ideal light for your photos.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-bb593a4\" data-block-id=\"bb593a4\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-a2c0fa8\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Bring a picnic<\/strong>\u00a0Picnic: Although there are pubs and restaurants along the route, a picnic by the sea or on a hill can be a memorable experience.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-c25cfad\" data-block-id=\"c25cfad\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-a2c0fa8\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Take care on the roads<\/strong>\u00a0The roads can be very narrow and winding, so take your time, especially if you come across a bus or other vehicle.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ce-qui-vous-attend-sur-lanneau-du-kerry\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>What to expect on the Ring of Kerry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">The Ring of Kerry is packed with natural and cultural wonders. Here are just some of the highlights you can discover along the way:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-a8b05b4\" data-block-id=\"a8b05b4\"><style>.stk-a8b05b4 {--stk-icon-list-marker-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #a6003c  ) !important;}.stk-a8b05b4 .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{align-items:baseline !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-a8b05b4\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-8b1e2c5\" data-block-id=\"8b1e2c5\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-a8b05b4\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Mountain and seascape<\/strong>\u00a0The route is surrounded by towering mountains and rugged coastlines that plunge into the Atlantic Ocean. The views are simply breathtaking.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-9ff88a9\" data-block-id=\"9ff88a9\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-a8b05b4\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Ladies View<\/strong>\u00a0The Gorge: A must-see stop to admire one of Ireland's most famous panoramas, named in honour of Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-a805760\" data-block-id=\"a805760\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-a8b05b4\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Isolated beaches<\/strong>\u00a0: Like those of\u00a0<strong>Rossbeigh<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>Inch Strand<\/strong> ideal for a short break.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-63bc774\" data-block-id=\"63bc774\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-a8b05b4\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Picturesque villages<\/strong>\u00a0: Stop off in charming villages such as\u00a0<strong>Sneem<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>Waterville<\/strong>\u00a0(where Charlie Chaplin liked to stay).<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-c95f5ac\" data-block-id=\"c95f5ac\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-a8b05b4\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>History and legends<\/strong>\u00a0Don't miss historic sites such as the\u00a0<strong>fort de Staigue<\/strong> an impressive stone structure dating back to the Iron Age.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">It's a moment to relax before tackling the rally that's about to begin! For this new 'nature' area <strong>Killarney National Park<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.eu\/en\/lanneau-du-kerry-ireland-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> See you in the next and 3rd article on Ireland second trip<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dragonstreetphotography.com\/-\/landscape-nature-travel-photos\/shop\/photography-art\/ireland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> and visit the Ireland gallery<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">see you soon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">David<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the first possible stops on the way out of Dublin, the first typically Irish natural area, \"the Wicklow Mountains\". 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