Wishing Bridge
Old and stone.
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A narrow mountain pass running north to south in County Kerry, separating MacGillycuddy's Reeks, Ireland's highest mountains, from the Purple Mountain group, and one of Kerry's most popular sights thanks to its scenery. The narrow road winds between towering rock slopes past a chain of small, still lakes and old stone bridges, the best known being the Wishing Bridge; there's little traffic, so people walk it or ride through by bike. A classic way to visit is to cross it by traditional horse-drawn jaunting car or on foot, drop into a valley on the southern side, and then take a boat across the three Lakes of Killarney to Ross Castle, a full-day trip that companies in town organise. Passing through the gap is free, while jaunting cars, boats and organised tours have their own prices. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a rain jacket and start in the morning before the tours arrive.
Old and stone.
Horse-drawn.
Across the lakes.
West of Killarney, County Kerry
On foot, by bike or by horse-drawn jaunting car, and you can finish the day by boat across the Lakes of Killarney to Ross Castle on an organised tour.