Annascaul Lake Walk
This walk visits the beautiful Annascaul Lake on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry. It's a remote and peaceful spot in a picturesque green river valley surrounded by striking mountainous scenery.
The walk starts from the village of Annascaul which lies just to the south of the lake. From here you can follow quiet country lanes north to the lake. There's a nice track running along the western side of the lough with views across the water to the surrounding mountains.
You can then continue north along the river to visit a series of pretty waterfalls on the Garrivagh River.
Annascaul Lake Open Street Map - view and print off detailed map
Annascaul Lake Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
The Dingle Way is one of Ireland's National Waymarked Trails. The long distance walk passes through Annascaul village as it explores the beautiful coastline of Dingle Peninsula. You could follow the trail west to the coast and try the Ballydavid Cliff Walk where you can enjoy some fine views over the Atlantic Ocean.
To the south east there's the wonderful Killarney National Park where you could visit narrow mountain pass at the Gap of Dunloe or enjoy more waterside walking at Mucross Lake, Lough Guitane and the Torc Waterfall.