'Spectacular' national park so close to the UK is one of the 'best in the world'

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Nestled in Country Kerry, Ireland, not far from the town of Killarney, is Killarney National Park (Image: Getty Images) The world is home to countless incredible national parks, from the turquoise ice-water lakes of Banff National Park in Canada to the dusty hues of Uluru-Kata Tjuta in Australia . However, a national park within driving distance of the UK has been dubbed one of the "best" national parks in the world, rubbing shoulders with some of the planet's most stunning natural surroundings.

Nestled in County Kerry, Ireland , not far from the town of Killarney, is Killarney National Park. For those from England wanting to visit the park, you can drive there (via a connecting ferry) or hop on a plane and reach Ireland in as little as one hour. READ MORE Europe’s most expensive toll road costs drivers over £56 [DATA] The park was the first official national park in Ireland and has substantially expanded over the years, now spanning more than 25,452 acres.

Throughout the park, there are plenty of incredible views to explore, including the Lakes of Killarney, soaring mountain peaks and woodlands of international importance made up of oak and yew trees. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.

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