Another Gap of Dunloe Question
I need help deciding! The only day we have available for Gap of Dunloe is 7/6 after 11:00AM so any tours are out. I planned to take a taxi from our hotel to Kate's Cottage. I'm trying to decide if we should attempt to get a jaunting car all the way to Lord Brandon's or if we should just walk as much as we want and then return to Kate's. We love to hike so 5 mi/8 km would be manageable.
If a jaunting car is even available around noon, would we have enough time to catch the last boat to Ross Castle? Are we missing out on an awesome part of the experience if we don't do the boat?
Is walking a better way to experience the gap anyway? My youngest loves checking out old structures.
How likely is it we could walk to Lord Brandon's and then catch a jaunting car ride back to Kate's? The full walk there is within our ability, but I think my children would mutiny if they had to walk back. Also, are taxis pretty easy to get at Kate's or should I book ahead of time?
Thanks so much! We're so excited and I just want to plan for as much as I can ahead of time so we can experience this beautiful area to the fullest!