This Kerry hostel -
Glanmore Lake Hostel - is an old school house and is located at the foot of the Tim Healy Pass and is near the Beara Way in the Beara Peninsula.
The view from the top is reminiscent of the Alps and is magnificent. The area has all the nature lover would want - lakes, sea, mountains and forests! The Healy Pass is situated between Adrigole and Lauragh and is famous for some of the most stunning scenery in Ireland on a good day.
Features
This quaint two-story hostel is beautifully situated in a quiet rural valley on the South Western shore of Glanmore Lake in the Beara Peninsula.
Once a boarding school, this charming hostel has four dormitory rooms and has self-catering facilities.
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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 View map
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Things to do
Cycling, walking playing golf and horse riding are all activities that are available in the area.
The Dereen Gardens are situated about 4 kilometres from the Hostel
Star Sailing Adventure Centre is 6 kilometres from the Hostel
Use your Hostelling International Membership card to receive discounts in the following attractions in the area:
1. Landers Outdoor World
2. The Blascaoid Centre
3.
Derrynane House
4. Muckross House, Gardens, & Traditional Farms
5. Ross Castle
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Night Life
An
Sibin Lauragh, Killarney: Local pub where you can mix with the locals. There is music here every Friday Night and every Sunday 4-6pm
00353 (0) 64 83941
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Meals
Josie's Restaurant is five minutes walk from the Hostel and it is recommended by the Manager, Eileen.
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Prices
| Rooms |
October-April |
May-September |
Under 18's
Over 18's |
€13.00
€16.00 |
€14.00
€17.00 |
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Room Breakdown
| Room Type |
Quantity |
| 6 Bed |
1 |
| 8 Bed |
1 |
| 10 Bed |
2 |
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Total Number Beds |
34 |
Availability
| Opening Dates | Opening Times | CheckIn Times |
| 27th May - 30th Sep |
17.00-22.00 |
5pm |
Hostel Facilities
Family Rooms | 
Self Catering | 
Parking | 
Drying Rooms | |
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Local Facilities
Walking | 
Entertainment | |
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