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. Looping around the Iveragh Peninsula, the Kerry the kerry way, irelandWay 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
Killarney is the starting/end point of the Kerry Way. This beautiful little town sits at the top end of the Iveragh peninsula and is a gret place to start from. 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.
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 townm is fulkl of restaurants, bars and plenty of shops and cafes. There is also a bus and train station within this 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.
Glenbeigh to Caherciveen, Distance 28Km, Ascent 450m – 8 hours
The hiking trail for this stage of the Kerry Way, covers a mixture of woodland, quiet minor roads and trails on the slopes of Drung Hill, with unrivalled views across to Dingle Bay and the Atlantic ocean.
Caherciveen to Waterville, Distance 22km, Ascent 270m – 6hrs
Most of the walking trail for this section of the trail follows the rolling tops of small ridges with stunning views of the Kerry mountains as far as the tip of the Iveragh peninsula to Valentia Island, finishing on very minor roads to the town of Waterville.
Waterville to Caherdaniel, Distance 13km, Ascent 300m – 5 hours
Coastal paths and woodland tracks which pass the ancient ruins of many stone forts, from early 9th century. You will be rewarded with views of Ballinskelligs Bay, the Skelligs and Derrynane bay, eventually bringing you through Derrynane National Park, finishing in the charming village of Caherdaniel.
From Caherdaniel, we can arrange transfer for you back to Killarney or you can get public transpiort.
End point
Waterville, Kerry County, Ireland
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