Old Weir Bridge
Old Weir Bridge
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Stef L
92 contributions
July 2022 • Family
The bridge and its surroundings are worth the visit. The path leading there is easy to miss. The surroundings are very serene and it feels like you're far away from civilization. Close by is a tea house which has tasty pastries and a beautiful view of the lake to offer
Written 25 July 2022
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Bryno
Cork, Ireland15,953 contributions
Feb 2017 • Solo
When you are anywhere near Dinnis Cottage on the Muckross Lake loop walk, this slight diversion off route to the Old Weir bridge is worth it, particulary after a period of heavy rain. The bridge is signposted near Dinnis cottage and is a 5 minute walk for the sure footed (add another 5 minutes if you are nervous on rough ground). When you get to the bridge, for a great photo shot, make your way carefully a few feet down to the river bank where there is a wonderful view through both arches of the bridge. When the light is good, a perfect spot for a good photo, or a picnic. Most of the time you can have this magical little place all to yourself
Written 26 February 2017
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Travel_Bug81
Waterloo, Canada941 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
Old Weir Bridge is located close to the Dinis Cottage and Tea House, off of the Kerry Ring, about 2 km south of Torc Waterfall. You will see signs for the Old Weir Bridge and Dinis Cottage and there will be a small parking lot where you can park.
From the parking lot you must go on foot for about 30-45 min on a paved road, and follow the signs for the old weir bridge. At some point you will have to go off of the main paved road and through the forest. This part of the hike is not difficult or long (maybe 10 min) and you will reach the stream and here lies the bridge. It is a two arch old stone bridge, beautifully preserved, and a clear stream running through it.
One of the highlights of Killarney National Park, and we had the entire place to ourselves!
From the parking lot you must go on foot for about 30-45 min on a paved road, and follow the signs for the old weir bridge. At some point you will have to go off of the main paved road and through the forest. This part of the hike is not difficult or long (maybe 10 min) and you will reach the stream and here lies the bridge. It is a two arch old stone bridge, beautifully preserved, and a clear stream running through it.
One of the highlights of Killarney National Park, and we had the entire place to ourselves!
Written 23 September 2015
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AlbertSalichs
Manresa, Spain22,446 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Old Weir Bridge are ruins located in Killarney National Park, in Western Ireland. In fact, it is necessary to do a little walk from the parking place to arrive there, from where you can see nice views of the Upper Lake. The bridge is located on the little river, which links Upper Lake, Muckross Lake and Lough Leane. It is a twin arch bridge built with stone. It is ok.
Written 28 September 2024
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Ruth M
Zephyrhills, FL33 contributions
June 2018 • Family
This is a very picturesque site is one of Killarney's oldest structures. It's a double arch bridge. The Gap of Dunloe day trip winds up with open dory-style boats going under it. If there's not enough rain to keep the water high enough, passengers have to disembark so the boatman can pole the dory-boat through the rapids and then the passengers can board again. The site is known as the "Meeting of the Waters" as the three lakes of Killarney meet there. It is located within the boundaries of the Killarney National Park which was Ireland's very first national park. It was created in 1932 when the Muckross Estate was donated to the Irish Free State. With that take-over, many years later the structure was salvaged as it was in dire need of restoration and the magnificent grounds were preserved, never to be developed. I highly recommend you travel the few miles out of the Killarney Town Center toward Kenmare to enjoy a visit to Muckross on the south side of the road and the Muckross Traditional Farm on the north side of the road. There's a reasonable fee to go through the house but costs nothing to walk the grounds and view the gardens and, in the 2nd week of June, the magnificently blooming rhododendrons, some of which are the size of a house. While you're out there, Torc Waterfall is nearby and worth the short hike to see it.. Thanks to multiple donations of land to the Irish Free State, the park now has about 30,000 acres.
Written 12 July 2018
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JAA_MK
Milton Keynes, UK421 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
If visiting this lovely National Park make sure that you you vist this lovely old bridge located at the 'meeting of the waters' where the 3 lakes converge. Only reached by foot or on a bicycle this is a great place on a fine day.
Written 6 November 2016
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mickmurt
Leighton Buzzard, UK35 contributions
Mar 2016 • Friends
Definitely a 'must do walk' around the Lakes of Killarney to check out the views and scenery from here.
Written 11 April 2016
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Archibald H
Mexico City, Mexico8 contributions
Nov 2015 • Friends
Dinis Cottage is well signposted but this has only one signpost off the track, which is easily missed. Good photo opportunity, expecially on a clear day.
Written 9 November 2015
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lisakeg
Allentown, PA274 contributions
June 2019 • Solo
This bridge is around 400 years old and were able to go underneath it as it is near the connection of the upper and middle lakes. We made it !
Written 7 July 2019
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LightFighter
Lafayette, CA1,903 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
the Old Weir Bridge is a beautiful old twin-arch stone bridge located at the "meeting of the waters". the bridge can be approached by small boat or on trails that run from nearby Dini's cottage. A bit of history to find if you are in the area.
Written 13 February 2019
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