The Blue Pool Woodland Nature Trail

This short and sweet hike in Killarney is perfect for those looking for a good ole’ leg stretch but who don’t want to commit to an all-day adventure.

Only moments from key tourist hubs and transport connections, hikers will forget how close they are to civilisation in this outdoor oasis: The Blue Pool trails.

“The Blue Pool” is the collective name for the Cloghareen and Blue Pool Nature Trails, both of which are similar in intensity and atmosphere. The trails start quite close to the entrance of the Muckross Park Hotel, making them super accessible.

Both trails are worthy of a walk (or run) in their own right, and both overlap at a point as well.

The pool itself makes for a perfect picnic spot on a balmy summer’s day, and seeing as these trails are graded “easy” 2.5km (1.5 miles) distance, they are perfect for all the family.