The Beara Way is a long distance walking route of 196km (120 miles) circumnavigating the Beara Peninsula in the southwest of Ireland. Beara is a quieter than its northern neighbour, the Kerry Way, but is equally beautiful and offers superb walking. This 8-day walking tour starts in Glengarriff and finishes in Kenmare and includes the best of the waymarked Beara Way walking route.
Hiking is through low rounded hills, walking old bog roads, exploring abandoned copper mines. It is a largely undiscovered area, hilly but not mountainous, with some good open hill-walking sections. The rocky coastline of the Beara Peninsula is a walking holiday dream. Visit Dursey Island by cable car, walk the green roads of Bere Island and sample the best fresh fish from the port of Castletownbere. The full trail starts at and finishes in Kenmare.
The Beara Way follows old green roads, boggy mountain trails and country roads. It is a very well marked route, signposted with numbered wooden or plastic yellow markers and road signs. This tour consists of 25% quiet country road walking.
Travel to Glengarriff situated on beautiful Bantry Bay. Glengarriff means the “rugged glen” and is now a wooded and attractive valley. You may wish to visit Garinish Island, a planted sub-tropical garden about 10 minutes off the coast by ferry, famous for its Italian Garden and ancient sun temple.
Overnight in Glengarriff.
Walk through the Glengarriff woods and Glenlough Mountains, following old tracks alongside Coomarkane River, climbing the flank of the Sugarloaf, skirting mountain lakes to descend from Mass Mount and the Holy Well. A transfer will be provided to return you to Glengarriff.
Distance 16km (10mi). Ascents 510m (1,673ft). Approximate walking time 5 hours.
Overnight near Glengarriff.
A transfer will bring you to your starting point today, with wonderful views over Bantry Bay and a series of pre-historic sites close to the route. Cross the rugged slopes of Hungry Hill by bog roads, farm tracks and minor roads. Castletownbere, nestled in the lee of Bere Haven Harbour and sheltered by Bere Island, is the principal town of the peninsula and the largest whitefish port in Ireland.
Distance 22km (14mi). Ascents 450m (1,476ft). Approximate walking time 7 hours.
Overnight in Castletownbere.
Free Day in Castletownbere to explore Bere Island and follow the Island Loop Ways. Walk through open sheep farming country, visiting Ardnakinna Lighthouse and a Martello Tower. Or on the mainland, visit Dunboy Castle, home to the O’Sullivan clan who ruled the area for three centuries.
Distance 18km (11mi) or 24km (15mi). Ascents 250m (820ft). Approximate walking time 6 hours.
Overnight in Castletownbere.
Through the Slieve Miskish Mountains and via the coast at Coulagh Bay. The area is rich in megalithic remains, stone rows, forts, tombs indicating its importance in the Bronze Age period, 1200-700BC, and a stone circle at Derreentaggart. The Way crosses open hill terrain under the peak of Knockgour at 481m, with views to Allihies and Ballydonegan Bay. Eyeries nestles between mountains and sea.
Distance 21km (13mi). Ascents 260m (853ft). Approximate walking time 6 hours.
Overnight in Eyeries.
Climb the slopes of Gortbrack hill over the stunning Cleanderry Harbour to the pretty village of Ardgroom. Under the striated glaciated face of Tooreenamna and Coomacloghane there are no less than ten prehistoric monuments. The Owenashagh River meets Killmackillogue Harbour at Lauragh – a glorious sub tropical setting of rhododendron and Scot’s Pine. Dereen House and Gardens are well worth a visit.
Distance 22km (14mi). Ascents 300m (984ft). Approximate walking time 6 hours.
Overnight in Lauragh.
A minor road climbs to a saddle at 150m between the hills of Knockatee and Knockanoughanish, before climbing higher through open hillside. Superb views of the Cloonee Lakes descending to Lough Inchiquin and a stone circle from the Neolithic era 3500 – 2000 B.C. Descend into Kenmare town, an interesting market town founded in 1670 on the banks of the Roughty River.
Distance 24km (15mi). Ascents 470m (1,542ft). Approximate walking time 7 hours.
Overnight in Kenmare.
Depart by scheduled bus services from Kenmare to Killarney or Cork for onward connections.
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1. What We Do & Agreement
We provide self-guided and tailor-made walking tours, including accommodation arrangements, route information,
maps, and luggage transfers where applicable. By submitting a booking form and paying the required deposit, you agree
to these Terms & Conditions, which form a binding agreement between you and Tailor-Made Tours Ltd.
2. Deposit
To reserve your tour, a non-refundable deposit of €250 per person is required at the time of booking. Your booking is
not confirmed until the deposit has been received. The deposit is deducted from the total tour cost.
3. Booking & Payments
The full balance of the tour cost is payable six (6) weeks before the tour start date. Upon receipt of your booking form,
we will issue a booking confirmation and invoice.
Once full payment has been received, you will receive your complete tour pack, including accommodation details, maps,
walking route descriptions, and relevant information. This will be delivered to the first accommodation on your tour.
What’s Included
• Bed and Breakfast in comfortable, friendly, locally-run Guest Houses
• Detailed Digital Route Notes, Paper Maps & GPX Tracks
• Daily Luggage Transfers
• 24/7 Support Line
What’s Not Included
• Airport Transfers
• Day Trips & Excursions
• Extended or Customized Itineraries
• Flights or transport not specified in the itinerary
• Travel insurance
• Meals unless otherwise stated
Dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, coeliac, etc.) can be accommodated with advance notice. Guests must also
provide a mobile phone number in advance so accommodation hosts can contact them regarding meals, transfers, or
emergencies.
Single travellers are welcome. A single supplement applies to cover single room occupancy, individual use of maps, and
luggage transfers. Please note that single rooms may be limited during high season (July & August).
4. Cancellations & Refunds
Customer-Initiated Cancellations
If you cancel your booking, the following cancellation charges apply:
• Up to 42 days before arrival: 10% of tour cost
• 41–30 days before arrival: 30% of tour cost
• 29–15 days before arrival: 50% of tour cost
• 14–7 days before arrival: 75% of tour cost
• 6 days or less before arrival: 100% of tour cost
In addition, the following administration fees apply:
• Cancellation administration fee: €50
• Replacement tour pack: €40
• Tour change administration fee: €20
If you withdraw from the tour after it has started, no refunds will be issued for unused services.
Operator-Initiated Changes
If we need to change a key element of your trip due to circumstances beyond our control, we will offer a suitable
alternative. If no suitable alternative is available, a refund will be issued for the affected part of the tour only.
Any tour not fully paid six weeks before the start date will be considered cancelled.
5. Responsibility & Insurance
We strongly recommend that all guests purchase comprehensive travel insurance covering cancellation, medical
expenses, personal belongings, and travel disruption.
Our walking tours are considered normal activity under standard insurance guidelines. They do not require specialised
equipment and are not classified as mountaineering.
Tailor-Made Tours Ltd. is not liable for:
• Weather conditions
• Delays, transport disruptions, or strikes
• Non-refundable flights or services booked independently
• Expenses incurred outside the tour programme
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All personal information provided by customers is handled in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.
Customer data is used solely for the purpose of organising and delivering your tour.
Relevant information (such as name, dietary requirements, and contact details) may be shared only with third parties
directly involved in your trip, including accommodation providers and local partners. We do not sell or share personal
data with unrelated third parties.
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Detailed Digital Route Notes, paper Maps & GPX Tracks
24/7 Support Line
Where to Eat & Regional Reading List
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