Ballymalis Castle

After crossing the River Laune (salmon fishing) the road forks. The N70 continues straight ahead to Milltown, west of which are the ruins of Kilcoman Abbey (13th century: National Monument), and Tralee, while the R562 turns east and, following the river, continues on the Ring of Kerry. 4mi/6km from the road fork, 0.5mi/800m away on the banks of the river, stands Ballymalis Castle (16th C.; National Monument), the picturesque ruin of a four-story tower. Extensive views of Macgillicuddy's Reeks.