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Innisfallen Island Loop

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Innisfallen Island Loop

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Innisfallen Island Loop

00:26

1.69km

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Killarney National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Ferry Terminal

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5 m

Innisfallen Landing

Highlight • Religious Site

The beautiful and historic island of Innisfallen can be reached by boat from Ross Castle. Occupying a superb location on Lough Leane, the island is right at the heart of Killarney National Park and boasts excellent scenery. It's home to a 7th-century monastery where the famous Annals were written.

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72 m

Innisfallen Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The beguiling island of Innisfallen boasts monastic ruins that date back to 640AD. Its a photogenic spot, with the surrounding landscapes of Killarney National Park as the backdrop.

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479 m

Views of the Purple Mountain Group from Innisfallen Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Innisfallen island provides exceptional views across Lough Leane towards the mountains of Kilarney National Park. Close at hand across the water is the Purple Mountain Group, rising magnificently. From here, you can also see Brown Island to the northwest.

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1.69 km

End point

Ferry Terminal

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.68 km

Surfaces

993 m

689 m

Elevation

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Monday 6 July

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Innisfallen Landing

Innisfallen Abbey Ruins

Views of the Purple Mountain Group from Innisfallen Island

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