Moll's Gap
Moll's Gap
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CaitrionaRyan
Dublin, Ireland18 contributions
May 2022
We drove through Molls Gap from Killarney. Its a stunner of a drive as you ascend along winding roads. The views are amazing, one of the nicest I can remember passing in a long time. Just after you pass through you can stop at Ladies View lookout point and there is a nice cafe at the top- the Avoca cafe were the scones are great. excellent cycling route if you like hills <3
Written 26 May 2022
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roy v
Traralgon, Australia6,021 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
We were in the area today, the rain was being driven by the wind, hard to stand up at times, it was a classic day, nature At it’s best..The views from there are superb. Loved it , well worth stopping and taking it in at the shop there.
Apparently the name comes from a lady called Moll Kissane who ran a pub in the area in 1820.
The workers loved her special brew Potato Whisky.
Descendants of Moll still live in the area today , great bit of history
Apparently the name comes from a lady called Moll Kissane who ran a pub in the area in 1820.
The workers loved her special brew Potato Whisky.
Descendants of Moll still live in the area today , great bit of history
Written 24 September 2023
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D G
19 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
We had been driving the Road of Kerry for nearly 5 hours and were eager to return to our B&B near Muckross House. The owner of our B&B had suggested this shortcut in case we got tired driving. We found it to be scenic and secluded. Quite beautiful in parts. I wouldn't recommend it as a destination in itself, but it served our purposes well as a shortcut while driving the Ring of Kerry.
Written 17 May 2019
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YomYomYom
Witham, UK110 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
The whole of the Ring of Kerry is amazing, the stop is on the Ring itself so easy to get to. Had we gone around from Kilarney clockwise, we may have been more impressed, but there are other more stunning stops around. Still - not a bad stop, though Ladies View is much more impressive (and right around the corner). Like any natural view, it will all look different depending on the weather - we were lucky not to have any rain or mist - it would be best to try to plan your trip around the weather, though February was amazing as there weren't many people around (just how I like it!).
Written 9 March 2018
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LonGalGal
Galway, Ireland147 contributions
Jun 2016 • Solo
Moll's Gap is a mountain road between Killarney and Kenmare. The road is narrow, but well-marked. There are spectacular views of the valley scenery below. There are several viewing points.
Tip: Be alert to coaches and cyclists in the middle of all roads.
Tip: Be alert to coaches and cyclists in the middle of all roads.
Written 27 June 2016
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Mary L
Woodstock, GA119 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
Attempted this drive the first day with renting a car and driving on the left side of the road. Heavy traffic, sheep,and a narrow road made this a challenge! Beautiful panoramic views filled with pasturelands. Loved all the sheep and cows. Avoca at Moll's Gap offers a great shopping experience and a delightful café on the 2nd floor offers fantastic views with fresh food offerings. Fantastic on a sunny day.
Written 7 June 2016
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Allan G
Stourbridge, UK35 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
We were driving anti-clockwise around the ring of Kerry and after a stop in Kenmare drove up to Moll's gap. The road was relatively wide so there were no problems driving it and it was also fairly quiet on a late afternoon in the summer, which helped. With clear, sunny weather the views were extensive and we made several stops to take photos and enjoy the scenery. From the top of the pass we then took a round-about route to Caherciveen. This was spectacular, through wild and isolated countryside on a road which was very narrow for a lot of its length and steep in places. Must be somewhere else to write about this adventure!
Written 2 December 2015
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Oingofan
Minden, NV54 contributions
Jun 2015 • Family
This place was advertised as something to see. Well, besides a short narrow opening between the mountain at the top and the store, there is really not much to see here that you can't see anywhere else along the Ring of Kerry loop.
Still trying to understand how Moll's Gap gets this much attention...
Still trying to understand how Moll's Gap gets this much attention...
Written 9 July 2015
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Drew
Toronto, Canada545 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
The view was okay, you can get this view many other places around the island. Not much else to say about this. It is along the roadway.
Written 8 May 2015
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igal27
Rehovot, Israel4,870 contributions
Sept 2019
Just south of the Killarney National Park, you can stop at the Moll's Gap viewpoint to get some nice views. It's worth stopping if you're driving along here anyway, but the views from the Ladies' View viewpoint just a little farther up (in the Killarney National Park) are much nicer.
Written 18 August 2020
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Kim S
Eppegem, Belgium
Hi - How much time do you need to see Moll's Gap and the Gap of Dunloe? We planned a trip to Skellig Michael in the morning and I was wondering if it was doable to see both in de afternoon. Is there also a specific address for Moll's Gap or is this something you see on your way to the Gap of Dunloe? Many thanks in advance!
Written 7 January 2020
Hi.. What's the story with coaches on Molls gap.. Don't know it and soon to be driving a coach there so what's the story about driving directions etc.. Thanks
Written 18 May 2018
Many coach tours use this road without a problem
Written 21 June 2018
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