County Kerry sits at the southernmost tip of Ireland and possesses many of Ireland’s highest points. It is also enriched with fine beaches, wonderful valleys and Islands not too far from its shoreline. The people of Kerry truly have their own unique approach to taking it easy and are very welcoming and friendly. Most pubs in the towns along the Kerry Way offer live Irish Music.
The trail starts and finishes in the busy tourist destination of Killarney, passing through its fine National Park. The town itself is alive with Irish music in the evenings with many fine restaurants and places to visit. I would recommend an extra day to spend here.
Looping around the Iveragh Peninsula, the Kerry Way goes anticlockwise, passing through some of the most isolated and dramatic countryside in the country. Whilst Kerry is renowned for having the highest mountains in Ireland, the Kerry Way avoids the higher peaks and opts for the lower reaches of mountain ridges. The trail is intended to quickly progress through a variety of different landscapes and experiences, giving the walker a wider appreciation for the county. The accommodation we use for the Kerry Way is right at the heart of this town and walking distance from most attractions.
Arrive Killarney – receive notes, maps books.
Killarney is a beautiful town in County Kerry, The town is full of restaurants, bars and plenty of shops and cafes. There is also a bus and train station within the town. You can get a bus or train from towns in Ireland to Kilareny including from Dublin.
Kerry also has a small airport which is just outside Killarney.
Killarney sits just outside Killarney National Park and is famous for its scenic beauty and wildlife.
Start point
Killarney, Kerry County, Ireland
Killarney to Black Valley, Distance 22Km, Ascent 400m – 6hrs
Leaving from Killarney the trail takes you into the truly wild and isolated Black Valley, through Killarney National Park. This gives you an opportunity to visit Muckross House and Torc Waterfall along the way.
Black Valley to Glencar, Distance 20Km, Ascent 500m – 8 hours
From the Black Valley the trail travels south of the MacGillicuddy Reeks through Lough Acoose and finishes in Glencar for the night.
Glencar to Glenbeigh, Distance 18Km, Ascent 420m – 5 hours
Today’s walk, a mixture of beautiful forestry trails and riverside meandering paths, starts by following the Caragh River and then through Lickeen Forest to finish in Glenbeigh, known as "The Jewel in the Ring of Kerry", hidden away in the surrounding horseshoe of the and Seefin Mountains.
Depart Glenbeigh by public transport
End point
Glenbeigh, Kerry County, Ireland
•Packed lunches are available at accommodation (not included in cost) or from local Deli
•Evening meals are available in local towns and accommodation will organise transfers. (Not included in cost)
•Most parts of the Kerry Way can offer both a Vegan and Vegetarian options.
Transport is not included throughout this tour as this is a self-guided hiking/trekking tour.
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