Carrauntoohil Devil's Ladder Hike
4.97 miles (8 km)
This popular hike climbs to Carrauntoohil, the highest mountain in Ireland.
The mountain is located on the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry, near to the centre of Ireland's highest mountain range, MacGillycuddy's Reeks.
The trail climbs to the summit along the Devil's Ladder Route which passes through a spectacular narrow gorge. From the summit there are glorious views over the Killarney National Park and the surrounding lakes and mountains.
You can continue your walking in the area by heading to the nearby Gap of Dunloe. Here you will find a series of beautiful lakes and fine views of the Kerry mountains.