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Glanmore Lake

This old school house is located at the foot of the Tim Healy pass and is near the Beara Way. The view from the top is magnificent and is reminiscent of the Alps. The area, called Tuoist, has mountains, lakes, the sea, and forests, and could be described as a holiday paradise.

The towns of Kenmare, Castletownbere and Glengarriff are each about 27km distance.

Things to Do & See

Cycling, walking playing golf and horse riding are all activities that are available in the area.

You can use your Hostelling International Membership card to receive discounts in the following attractions in the area:

* Seafari - Seal Watching Cruises
* Adopt-a-Sheep Kissane Sheep Farm
* Derrynane House
* Muckross House, Gardens, & Traditional Farms

Directions

Road/Car: From Kenmare turn right at Sound Bridge onto R571. Follow signs to Lauragh. Hostel is 4km from Lauragh.

Bus: Killarney to Castletownbere (Summer: 28th June to August 30th). Alight at Lauragh which is 4km from the youth hostel.

Harrington Bus Co. (027-74003) offer a special price for Hostelling International Members (upon the production of their card) and runs from Cork (6pm) from opposite the Bus Station at Parnell Place , opposite Mulligans Bar, to Ardgroom. From here, take a taxi (approximately €16.50) 13km to the Youth Hostel or walk 5km from Lauragh on the R274.

Rail: Killarney 56km

Ferry: Cork or Rosslare

Air: Kerry or Cork Airport

Rooms

Under 18's From: €12.00
Over 18's From: €15.00