ITINERARY | HIGHLIGHTS | WEATHER | ACCOMMODATION and ADDITIONAL INFOIRELAND 2012
The Kerry Way
The famous Ring of Kerry! Ireland's best known secret flows westwards from the Lakes of Killarney. Walking the Kerry Way avoids the bustle, takes you into the mountains, above the roads and away from the masses. Hike the foothills of the Reeks, spectacular coastline scenery and stay in Killarney, splendid in its lakeshore location. The 12 day trail starts in the famous town of Killarney and walks through Killarney National Park and over the Lakes of Killarney to the remote Black Valley and Glencar. Rhododendron forests, old oakwoods and along the foot of Ireland's highest mountains to Glenbeigh where you meet day 2 of the 8 day tour.
The Kerry Way follows old green roads, mountain trails and small country roads. It is well signposted with wooden or plastic yellow markers and road signs.
PRICE
8 days/7 nights: £495.00 per person sharing, £75.00 single supplement.
12 days/11 nights: £695 per person sharing, £120.00 single supplement
INCLUDED
7 nights (or 11) Bed & Breakfast or guesthouse accommodation; luggage transfers each day; detailed route descriptions and maps.
NOT INCLUDED
Other meals; transfers to and from Killarney; entries or excursions.
SUGGESTED EXTRA OPTIONS FOR 7 NIGHT VERSIONExtra night in Waterville, to visit the Skellig islands with 5
th century monastic remains and a bird sanctuary. An incredible place.
DEPARTURE DATES
April 1- October 20
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DAY 1: Arrival in Glenbeigh
Arrival in Glenbeigh, situated at the foot of a well-wooded mountain and close to the head of Dingle Bay. Overnight Glenbeigh
DAY 2: Glenbeigh to Foilmore
Walk Glenbeigh to Foilmore near Cahirciveen, with views over Dingle Bay. Overnight Foilmore.
19 kms/11.9 miles
DAY 3: Foilmore to Waterville
Walk to Waterville over hills of 200-300m and overlooking Lough Currane. Overnight in Waterville. 25 kms/15.6 miles
DAY 4: Waterville to Caherdaniel
Waterville to Caherdaniel via the coastal route to Derrynane - lovely village with great beach. Overnight Caherdaniel. 15 kms/9.4 miles
DAY 5: Caherdaniel to Sneem
Walk Caherdaniel to Sneem on the "old Butter road". Overnight Sneem. 19 kms/11.9 miles
DAY 6: Sneem to Kenmare
Sneem to Kenmare via Tahilla and Blackwaterbridge, enjoying the views over Kenmare Bay. Overnight Kenmare. 22 kms/13.75 miles or 30 kms/18.75 miles
DAY 7: Kenmare to Killarney
Walk to Killarney through Killarney National Park on the "Old Kenmare Road". Overnight Killarney.
25 kms/15.6 miles
DAY 8: Departure from Killarney
Departure by bus or train from Killarney.
11 night/12 day Tour
The 11 night trail starts in the famous town of Killarney and walks through Killarney National Park and over the Lakes of Killarney to the remote Black Valley and Glencar. Rhododendron forests, old oakwoods and along the foot of Ireland's highest mountains to Glenbeigh where you meet day 2 of the 8 day tour. An extra night is built in as a rest day at Foilmore, which also gives you the chance to visit the Skellig Islands.
DAY 1: Arrival in Shannon or Cork. Transfer by bus to Killarney. Overnight guesthouse Killarney.
DAY 2: Walk Killarney to Black Valley, through Killarney National Park to finish at Brandon's Cottage.
22 km/13.75 miles
DAY 3: Walk Black Valley to Glencar. Pass under the magnificent Magillicuddy Reeks and Ireland's highest mountain. Overnight Glencar. 23 kms/14.4 miles
DAY 4: Glencar to Glenbeigh, with views over Caragh Lake and Dingle Bay. Overnight Glenbeigh.
13 kms/8 miles
DAY 5: Walk Glenbeigh to Foilmore near Cahirciveen, with views over Dingle Bay. Overnight Foilmore.
19 kms/11.9 miles
DAY 6: Free day either for rest or to visit the 5th century monastic settlement on the Skellig Islands (weather permitting - boat trip not included 30 euro) or walk on Valentia Island (10 euro by boat)
DAY 7: Walk to Waterville over hills of 200-300m and overlooking Lough Currane. Overnight in Waterville. 25 kms/15.6 miles
DAY 8: Waterville to Caherdaniel via the coastal route to Derrynane - lovely village with great beach. Overnight Derrynane. 15 kms/9.4 miles
DAY 9: Walk Caherdaniel to Sneem on the "old Butter road". Overnight Sneem. 19 kms/11.9 miles
DAY 10: Sneem to Kenmare via Tahilla and Blackwaterbridge, enjoying the views over Kenmare Bay. Overnight Blackwaterbridge. 22 kms/13.75 miles or 30 kms/18.75 miles
DAY 11: Walk to Killarney through Killarney National Park on the "Old Kenmare Road". Overnight Killarney. 25 kms/15.6 miles
DAY 12: Departure by bus or train from Killarney.
DIFFICULTY OF WALK
12 day tour - moderate. 8 day tour - moderate to difficult
Beautiful scenery. Inimitable Irish way of life. Friendliness of the people.
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ACCOMMODATION
Bed & Breakfast in guesthouse accommodation usually with ensuite bathroom
GETTING THERE
Cork or Shannon, bus to Killarney. Kerry Regional Airport
WHEN TO GO
April to October
INSURANCE
We recommend that you take out appropriate holiday insurance covering you against illness, injury, and loss or damage to luggage. This insurance should also cover the possibility of your having to cancel your holiday for any reason.
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