Connor’s Pass was an unexpected treat as we drove through the Dingle Peninsula. As we wove up the mountain range that divides the Dingle Peninsula in two, the scenery grew more and more spectacular. Finally, at Connor’s Pass, we found a spot to pull over to take pictures.
A family was just scrambling down the rocks, and informed us that if we were up for a bit of a climb, there was a lake just a little ways above us. We didn’t really have the time, but decided that it was an opportunity for exploration not to be passed. We had to be cautious as we climbed, as the “path” was the stream bed for the water falling down the side of the mountain from the lake above.
And man, was it worth it the climb! The view of the north side of the peninsula was beautiful, especially seeing the smaller lakes in the distance. I especially liked seeing how the road clung to the edge of the mountain as it descended from our location.
When we arrived at the lake, we found it to be still and black, full of freezing cold water. The clouds still hung very low and it was impossibly windy. I was quite thankful to have good hiking boots with a sturdy tread!
The terrain was formed of massive rocks semi-covered in spongy turf and thick mosses.
I just couldn’t get over the view from this location! It felt very wild, seeing this entire vista with no sign of people save the presence of a road.
All too soon it was time to leave. We needed to make it to our next destination before darkness, aided by the low cloud cover, overtook us.
The landscape became noticeably more lush as we descended the mountain range and headed south towards Dingle.