Ring of Kerry Walk

Ring of Kerry Walk

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Ring of Kerry Walk

8 Days Starting and ending in Killarney

Visiting: Ireland

Tour operator:

UTracks

Tour code:

ROK

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 15

Physical rating:

moderate to challenging

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Tour Overview

The Iveragh Peninsula is one of Ireland's great natural tourist attractions. It encompasses a 179 kilometre circuit from Killarney, via Killorglin, Cahersiveen, Waterville, Kenmare and back to Killarney across Moll's Gap and past Ladies View - one of Ireland's most famous viewpoints. You will leave the tour bus route and journey along a network of ancient paths which weave between the main points, on the long-distance track known as the Kerry Way. During this superb week long self-guided walk you will experience stunning coastal scenery and pretty fishing villages, such as Caherdaniel and Portmagee, whose beautifully preserved stone dwellings have weathered the coastal elements for centuries, nestled amid a picturesque scene of verdant hills. At night you will get a taste of traditional Irish hospitality in comfortable B&Bs chosen for their good character, location and fine Irish breakfasts.

Highlights

  • Trekking through stunning coastal scenery

  • Experiencing history, mythology and traditional Irish culture

  • Enjoying the flexibility of walking with a daypack from village to village

  • Soaking up the atmosphere in the warm family run B&Bs

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive Killarney

Arrive in Killarney, the popular town renowned for its three magnificent lakes in the heart of Kerry. On arrival at your first guesthouse, your host can assist with suggestions for dinner and possibly music. (If you have boked with the premium service your printed information will be provided on arrival).
Killarney can be reached from Dublin, Cork or Shannon Airports with bus and/or train connections available year round.
Note: There are options to extend your trip, see 'Special Notes' below for details. These must be requested at time of booking.

Day 2 : Walk From Glenbeigh To Cahersiveen (6Hrs)

A morning transfer takes you to the start of today's walk. You will set off on foot from just outside the town of Glenbeigh, along the northern shores of the peninsula, to the town of Cahersiveen. The walk follows an old 19th century 'stage coach' route and gives spectacular views across to the Dingle Peninsula. You will pass through old deserted villages which were once busy centres of activity, trading with passengers passing through. Overnight in Cahersiveen.
Walk details: 24km/15mi. Total ascent 555m, Total descent -643m. Highest point 367m
Grass mountain tracks with some rocky sections. Gravel tracks and some road walking – boots essential.

Day 3 : Walk To The Town Of Waterville Across The Tip Of The Peninsula (5Hrs)

A short transfer will take you a short distance to the starting point of today's walk at Coars Cross. From here you set out to to the town of Waterville. This walk takes you across the tip of the peninsula with views north over the Dingle Peninsula and west across the Atlantic Ocean. Overnight in Waterville.
Walk details: 18km/11.25mi. Total ascent 653m, Total descent -789m. Highest point 396m
Grass mountain tracks with some rocky sections. Gravel tracks and some road walking - boots essential.

Day 4 : Enjoy Glorious Coastal Views As You Continue To Caherdaniel (4Hrs)

Setting out from Waterville, you walk around and above the coast to reach the little village of Caherdaniel, once the home of Ireland's famous liberator, Daniel O’Connell. Glorious coastal views out towards the Skellig Islands and Ballinskelligs Bay await along the route. Overnight in Caherdaniel.
Walk details: 14.5km/9mi. Total ascent 336m, Total descent -304m. Highest point 246m
Rocky and grassy trakcs, mountain tracks and bogland and some road walking - boots essential.

Day 5 : Follow An Old 'Butter Road' To Sneem Village (4.5Hrs)

Continue walking from Caherdaniel, following an old 'butter road' to the village of Sneem. The views across the Beara peninsula and out to the Atlantic Ocean are fantastic.
Walk details: 17.4km/10.9mi. Total ascent 533m, Total descent -547m. Highest point 226m
Country lanes, grass tracks, rocky mountains and some road walking - boots essential.

Day 6 : Walk Along Bay Shores To Kenmare (6.5-8Hrs)

This morning you will be transferred to Tahilla Church, just outside Sneem, to start your walk. This walk takes you along the shores of Kenmare Bay, with views across to the Beara peninsula and the Caha mountains. Overnight in Kenmare.
Walk details: 27.3km/10.9mi. Total ascent 733m, Total descent -734m. Highest point 213m
Forest tracks, some road walking, mountain tracks and country lanes - boots essential.

Day 7 : Return To Killarney On Foot (6Hrs)

Starting from your accommodation, walk through the Esknamucky Glen and Killarney National Park to arrive at the magnificent Muckross House and Gardens, about 5km outside Killarney. After spendig some time exploring the house and gardens, make your way to Killarney for your overnight. This is a glorious walk, giving you the opportunity to see or hear some of Ireland's native red deer as you walk through the National Park.
Walk details: 25km/15.6mi. Total ascent 853m, Total descent -823m. Highest point 351m

Day 8 : Trip Concludes

Trip arrangements conclude in Killarney after breakfast.
From Killarney connections by bus and train are frequent to Cork, Limerick, Shannon or Dublin. Private transfers are available on request.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    7 nights in B&Bs

  • 7 full Irish breakfasts - Irish breakfasts usually start with porridge or cereals followed by fried eggs, bacon/ sausages, tomato, toast, coffee, tea and juices

  • 7 nights in B&Bs on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities

  • Luggage Transfer, 1-2 pieces with maximum combined weight of 15kg, supplement applies for excess

  • Digital information pack with route notes and maps & navigational app access

  • Transfers as per the itinerary

  • Welcome briefing

  • Emergency hotline

  • Travel to and from Killarney

  • Meals not listed as included, drinks

  • Travel insurance - mandatory

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What's Not Included

  • Travel to Killarney and from Glenbeigh

  • Dinner, lunch and drinks. *Note - During some walking days there will not be an opportunity to purchase lunch and we recommend that you pack a picnic lunch.

  • Storage of luggage

  • Guide - this is a self guided tour

Grading

MODERATE TO CHALLENGING – GRADE 4
This self guided walk has daily stages of 5 to 6.5 hours. The distances in km are listed for each stage. The paths are well defined and clearly marked. There are some steep sections on sometimes loose and rocky ground and through muddy areas, and there are lots of ups and downs. A good level of fitness is required and you should be able to read a map. As with all of our trips it is important that you are well prepared. We suggest that you undertake regular exercise – swimming, cycling, jogging, two to three times a week for three months prior to your departure.

What You Carry

As the walks are fully supported you only need to carry a daypack with your daily requirements including wet weather gear, lunch supplies, water bottle, warm top, phone etc.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

C. Wash(Kerrville, Texas)  

Ring of Kerry Walk

10 May 2022

This was such a wonderful adventure. Everything was very organized and the trip notes were very detailed and easy to follow. The scenery was so beautiful although some of the hikes were challenging with muddy tracks and loose rocks. The accommodations were perfect and all the hosts/hostesses were so friendly. As a solo traveller, I felt very welcome and comfortable everywhere I went.

D. Campbell(NY, USA)  

Ring of Kerry Walk

04 Aug 2018

This is the third UTracks self-guided hiking trip we've taken. It was probably the most enjoyable. We went in mid-July. The temperatures were cool, the views were spectacular and the trails well-marked and easy to follow. While we saw a few hikers each day, the trails were otherwise quiet and ours to enjoy. Some of the hiking can be a little grueling, but overall I found it very manageable, and the designation as a "moderate" hike seems fair. I would definitely recommend it; and it made me want to spend more time in the west of Ireland.

M. Gregora(Bli Bli, QLD)  

Ring of Kerry Walk

02 Oct 2019

Beautiful hiking- particularly the first and last days -moderate difficulty-good idea to take provided car rides, to avoid long road walking - generally very pleasant and comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation.

M. Wood(East Melbourne, Australia)  

Ring of Kerry Walk

13 Jun 2023

Overall a great trip. There were a few section of seal road that were a bit of "why bother". Also, on the shortest walking day, the B&B did not open until 4pm. The notes did not mention this, and we got there at 2.30pm, and then had to walk back to the village to wait for them to open. But otherwise, we enjoyed the scenery and the walking.

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