Self-Guided Kerry Way Hike options opens up the Iveragh Peninsula – a wonderful part of the country – to you.
Explore the magic of the south west corner of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. This tour runs parallel with the famous Ring of Kerry.
Home to rugged cliffs and golden beaches, friendly faces, small villages, green fields & picturesque mountain ranges. So, it’s no wonder Kerry is called ‘The Kingdom’.
We have multiple duration options available to suit any tour length.
Our wonderful 5-Day trip immerses you into incredible views and wild nature. Taking you through Killarney National Park you then follow into the heart of the “Black Valley” in the foothills of Ireland’s highest mountain Carrauntohil. From there you continue your hike past the impressive Lough Acoose to reach the lovely little village of Glenbeigh where your holiday finishes.
The 8-Day holiday gives you some of the most spectacular hikes imaginable as you follow around the western tip of the Ring of Kerry. Starting just outside the village of Glenbeigh, you follow ancient pathways, old Stage Coach routes and tiny little backroads as you travel along the Wild Atlantic coastline. Overnight stops in picturesque villages bring you to Derrynane National Park, before you follow the shoreline of Kenmare Bay and the heritage town of Kenmare. Your final hike follows a ”Butter Road” as you finish your holiday in the town of Killarney.
For those looking for shorter hiking days, you can see the magnificent Ring of Kerry on foot on our Comfort Hikes. Enjoy shorter hikes and only 2 overnight locations. Explore your hikes at Muckross House, the glaciated valley of the Gap of Dunloe with its infamous Kate Kearney’s Cottage, the stunning Gleninchaquin Valley and some wonderful coastal vistas on this Comfort Tour.
If you would like to complete the full distance of a Way Marked Trail is one of the most rewarding things you can do on our 11-Day trip, you will complete the full Kerry Way, starting and finishing in the wonderful town of Killarney.
If you would like to travel this region with a local expert who will immerse you in the history & nature of this region – please see our Guided Holiday option.
For short video of some of the highlights on this tour check out our YouTube channel here.
