Discover The Kerry Way in 10 days

The first day of this walking holiday along The Kerry Way will be in Killarney, a town in southwestern Ireland, on the shores of Lough Leane, formerly the capital of the medieval kingdom of Desmond. This place will enchant you with its historical, cultural and natural richness.

Overnight in Killarney

Today's walk will take you to the Black Valley. You'll tour Castlelough Bay, a bay to the southwest of Ardagh, while enjoying the incredible views of the magnificent Lough Leane, the largest of Killarney's three lakes, all the way to charming Muckross House, a 19th-century mansion set amidst forests and mountains.

Later, you'll walk along a stretch of the Ring of Kerry Trail, accompanied by the panorama of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks mountain range and Purple Mountain, one of Ireland's highest peaks.

You will also cross Killarney National Park, the country's most important national park, a splendid place where you can contemplate the beautiful lakes, waterfalls and mountains.

Overnight in Black Valley

You will start this day with the splendid views of the Bridia Valley. In this section, the terrain is steep and uneven, but later, you will find paved roads that will allow you to calmly continue your path through the forests.

Later you will have a beautiful postcard view of the River Curragh Valley, where the peak of Mulaghanattin stands out, and then continue to the coast of Lough Acoose, from where you can see Carrantuohill, Ireland's highest mountain.

As you climb the slopes of Seefin, you'll be welcomed by the incredible views of Glencar Valley and Lough Caragh.

At this point, you will have the possibility to choose between two paths to reach Glenbeigh. The first is a descent, and a little longer, and the second, is over a shorter and rocky stretch, from which you can delight in the panorama of the Dingle Peninsula.

Overnight in Glenbeigh

After leaving Glenbeigh behind, you'll have wonderful views of Dingle, one of Ireland's beautiful five peninsulas on the Atlantic coast.

Later, you'll follow your tour to Drung Hill, a 640-metre-high hill, located in an area called Mountain Stage,all the way to the Ferta Valley, from where you can gaze out at the vast Atlantic Ocean.

Overnight in Cahirsiveen

This stretch of The Kerry Way will be ideal for immersing yourself in the most authentic Irish landscapes. You will walk through bushes until you reach Knockavahaun, the highest point on this coastal route.

Later you will walk to Waterville, a town located at the very tip of the Ring of Kerry trail, famous for being the resting place of Charles Chaplin and his family.

Overnight in Waterville

Today you can choose between two routes to get to Caherdaniel.

The first is longer, passes Windy Gap and requires more physical effort, but it is definitely worth it, because you will find magnificent coastal and mountainous landscapes.

The second is shorter, and will take you along paths that will allow you to have incredible sea views and the Beara Hills.

Along the way, you can decide whether to divert to get to know Derrynane National Historic Park, a place full of gardens and wooded paths where the home of Daniel O'Connell, a renowned Irish politician and statesman, is located.

Overnight in Caherdaniel

The first part of the day will be on the route that was used more than 100 years ago to transport butter to the city of Cork.

Afterwards, at the entrance to the small village of Kenmare, you will have spectacular views of the landscape and you can go to Staigue Fort, a large stone ring, probably built at the end of the Iron Age.

Continue your way to Sneem, along rural and rocky trails.

Overnight in Sneem

Today you will walk along one of the most popularly frequented stretches of the Ring of Kerry, from where you can have one of the best views of the Beara Peninsula.

You will pass Dromore Castle, located on the shores of Kenmare Bay and built during the 1830s.  Later, as you descend Gortamullin Hill and cross the River Finnihy you will have the possibility to walk to Reenagoppul, an ancient stone circle.

After a long, but easy day of walking, you will reach the beautiful town of Kenmare.

Overnight in Kenmare

On the last day of walking, you will use the Old Kenmare Road until you come across the Peakeen and Knockanaguish mountains.

Then you'll enter Killarney National Park, where you can admire a wide variety of flora and fauna and walk to a must-see: the incredible Torc Waterfall.

Later you will continue walking on to Killarney, while gazing at the splendid lakes.

Overnight in Killarney

Today will be the day to say goodbye to this charming tour of The Kerry Way and return to your place of origin.

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