Self-Guided Kerry Way Hike

Self Guided

The perfect way for the independent explorer to see our hidden gems & discover the many paths less travelled.

Grading

Participants need to have a good level of fitness and previous hiking experience is recommended.

Duration

Various

Price

From

€440

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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’.

Experience some of the Best Ireland Hiking Tours.

5-Day Kerry Way Short Tour

Gives a taster for this magical region with a 5 day trip along the inland route. Travelling through the Black Valley on to Lough Acoose and in to Glenbeigh with spectacular vistas of Carrauntoohil.

Take in the most spectacular hikes around the tip of the peninsula on our 8 day tour. Starting in Killarney National Park, along the coast of Kenmare and back along the Wild Atlantic Coast to Glenbeigh.

8-Day Comfort Tour

Explore the region on shorter hikes, seeing Muckross House, Derrynane House and the wonderful coastal vistas on our Comfort Tour. Even though the walking routes each day are shorter they still take in the same wonderful hikes in the shadow of the Macgillycuddy Reeks.

11-Day Hike Full Tour

For a more immersive adventure you can complete the entire, long distance, experience – walking the entire trail – on our 11 day tour starting & finishing in the wonderful town of Killarney.

Single Room / Solo Traveller Supplement Costs & Upgrade prices are in our downloadable PDFs. See links in Available Tours below.

For more information about this tour & to explore all your other options please contact a member of our team here.

We also have a GUIDED tour exploring this region.

For short video of some of the highlights on this tour check out our YouTube channel here.

Highlights

Killarney National Park – the first National Park in Killarney – home to Muckross House & Gardens on the banks of Killarney Lakes

The Ring of Kerry – the famous scenic driving route which circumnavigates the Iveragh Peninsula

17th Century “Stage Coach” route which runs between Cahersiveen & Glenbeigh

Magnificent Coastal Views of the Wild Atlantic Way and Kenmare Bay.

What's Included?

Ensuite room in select accommodations with breakfast

Move your luggage as per itinerary

Digital Route Notes & Maps or GPS Navigation app

Holiday specialists to handle the details of your trip

24 hour telephone support service

Upgrade option available – Please see downloadable PDF itineraries for details

Package Options

Prices quoted are for the Digital Option. If you would prefer the Traditional Pack please let us know your booking form page.

AVAILABLE TOURS

Tour

Duration

Price

3-Day Self-Guided Kerry Way Hike

Duration: 2 nights

Cost pps: €315

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5-Day Self-Guided Kerry Way Hike

Duration: 4 nights

Cost pps: €465

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8-Day Self-Guided Kerry Way Hike

Duration: 7 nights

Cost pps: €775

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8-Day Self-Guided Kerry Way Comfort Hike

Duration: 7 nights

Cost pps: €805

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11-Day Self-Guided Kerry Way Hike

Duration: 10 nights

Cost pps: €995

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Killarney

Arrive in Killarney – the popular town renowned for its three magnificent lakes in the heart of Kerry. On arrival at your first guesthouse, your host/ hostess will give you your detailed information pack.

Day 2 - Kenmare to Killarney

Today you will be transferred to the start of your walk a couple of Kilometres outside of Kenmare. From here you will walk through Esknamucky Glen and across Killarney National park. This is a glorious walk, giving you an opportunity to see some of Ireland’s native red deer as you walk through Ireland oldest National park. Overnight in Killarney

Total Distance: 22kms. Max. Height: 400m. Mountain tracks and green roads. Can be wet underfoot – boots essential.

Day 3 - Lakes of Killarney & Depart

Today explore the wonderful Killarney National Park. Starting at Muckross House you follow a circular route around Muckross Lake – a magnificent walk with wonderful views across the lake as you follow through some of our ancient woodlands. At the end of your walk, your transport will take you back to your accommodation in Killarney for your departure.

Total Distance: 12kms. Duration: 3 hours. Max. Height: 160m. Surfaced tracks and some rocky uneven paths through woodland. Boots recommended but not essential.

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Day 1 - Killarney

Arrive to the beautiful Killarney town and enjoy the scenery here as you begin your holiday.

Day 2 - Killarney to Black Valley

Today’s hike takes you to the Black Valley, following through Killarney National Park and along an old Mass Path by the shores of the Upper Lake of Killarney to reach your accommodation.

Total Distance: 16km | Total Ascent: 492m | Total Descent: 487m | Max. Elevations: 289m

Day 3 - Glencar

Following an ancient route through the foothills of Irelands highest mountain range, you cross two passes to reach the beautiful Glencar for your overnight.

Total Distance: 18km | Total Ascent: 821m | Total Descent: 693m | Max Elevations: 383

Day 4 - Caragh River to Glenbeigh

A lovely hike today takes you along the Caragh River and through some ancient woodlands before gaining height at Seefin Mountain to descend to the lovely Glenbeigh village.

Total Distance: 21.0km | Total Ascent: 592m | Total Descent: 727m | Max Elevations: 335m

Day 5 - Glenbeigh

Depart after breakfast by Public Bus from the village of Glenbeigh.

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Day 1 - Killarney

Arrive to your first accommodation in Killarney town where your holiday begins.

Day 2 - Killarney to Kenmare

Today your hike starts along the Kerry Way. You will begin at Killarney National Park and follow an old “butter road” to the heritage town of Kenmare.

Total Distance: 20km | Total Ascent: 689m | Total Descent: 710m | Max Elevations: 321m

Day 3 - Kenmare to Sneem

From Kenmare, you will continue west. Transfer to the start of your hike and continiue along the shores of Kenmare Bay to reach the lovely village of Sneem for your overnight.

Total Distance: 20km | Total Ascent: 761m | Total Descent: 757m | Max Elevations: 192m

Day 4 - Sneem to Caherdaniel

Continuing west today, you have glorious views across the Kenmare Bay to the Beara Peninsula. Reaching the village of Caherdaniel, your hike finishes here.

Total Distance: 17.25km | Total Ascent: 485m | Total Descent: 462m | Max Elevations: 195m

Day 5 - Caherdaniel to Waterville

Day 5 takes you around the western tip of the “Ring of Kerry”. You will have wonderful coastal views all the way to Waterville for your overnight.

Total Distance: 16km | Total Ascent: 379m | Total Descent: 405m | Max Elevations 240m

Day 6 - Waterville to Caherciveen

Travel north today along the Wild Atlantic Coast of the peninsula. Look out at the famous Skellig Michael as you hike to the town of Cahersiveen. (Optional transfer to shorten hike)

Total Distance: 21.5 - 30.5km | Total Ascent: 943m | Total Descent: 933m | Max Elevations: 362m

Day 7 - Caherciveen to Glenbeigh

Travel along an old Stage Coach route today. You will have wonderful views of the Dingle Peninsula as you arrive to Glenbeigh. (Optional transfer to shorten hike)

Total Distance: 18.5 - 29km | Total Ascent: 712m | Total Decsent: 705m | Max Elevations: 330m

Day 8 - Glenbeigh

Depart after breakfast by Public Bus from the village of Glenbeigh.

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Day 1 - Killarney

Arrive to your first accommodation in Killarney town where your holiday begins.

Day 2 - Killarney to Kenmare

Starting your hike today with a boat trip through the Lakes of Killarney. Starting along the Kerry Way you hike through Killarney National Park and follow an old “butter road” to the heritage town of Kenmare.

Total Distance: 14.4km | Total Ascent: 437m | Total Descent: 457m | Max Elevations: 321m

Day 3 - Kenmare to Sneem

From Kenmare, you hike west along the shores of Kenmare Bay to reach the lovely village of Sneem for your overnight.

Total Distance: 13.2kms | Total Ascent: 252m | Total Descent: 266m | Max Elevations: 109m

Day 4 - Sneem to Caherdaniel

Continuing west today you will be transferred close to the village of Castlecove, between Sneem and Caherdaniel. You have glorious views across the Kenmare Bay to the Beara Peninsula. Reaching the village of Caherdaniel, your hike finishes here.

Total Distance: 5km | Total Ascent: 156m | Total descent: 174m | Max Elevations: 145m

Day 5 - Derrynane House Looped Hike

Your final walk takes you on a lovely circular walk around Derrynane House– once home to the famous Daniel O’Connell. This walk follows an old Mass Path as well as a beautiful beach, before taking you inland through ancient oak forests.

Total Distance: 6.7km | Total Ascent: 224m | Total Descent: 223m | Max Elevations: 130m

Day 6 - Cahersiveen Beentee Looped Mountain Hike

Cahersiveen is often described as “the town that climbs the mountain and looks down on the sea”. This is exacty what your hike will do today, as you enjoy a magnificent looped hike around Beentee Mountain. Leaving the town centre, you follow an old Mass Path onto the lower slopes of Beentee with glorious views down to Valentia Harbour.

Total Distance: 9kms | Total Ascent: 460m | Total Descent: 463m | Max Elevations: 359m

Day 7 - Kells to Glenbeigh

Today’s walk takes you along an old 17th Century “Stage Coach” route and gives spectacular views across to the Dingle Peninsula.

Total Distance: 14.30km | Total Ascent: 370m | Total Descent: 528m | Max Elevations: 331m

Day 8 - Glenbeigh

Depart after breakfast by Public Bus from the village of Glenbeigh.

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Day 1 - Killarney

Home of the magnificent Three Lakes is where you arrive today to begin your holiday.

Day 2 - Killarney to Kenmare

Your first hike takes you through Killarney National Park from the magnificent Muckross House to the beautiful Kenmare town.

Total Distance: 20km | Total Ascent: 689m | Total Descent: 710m | Max Elevations: 321m

Day 3 - Kenmare to Sneem

Following along the southern shores of the Ring of Kerry your hike today takes you from Kenmare on a beautiful coastal route to reach the colourful Sneem village.

Total Distance: 33.9kms | Total Ascent: 761m | Total Descent: 757m | Max Elevations: 192m

Day 4 - Sneem to Caherdaniel

Hiking west today you reach the tip of the Ring of Kerry with wonderful views south across the Beara Peninsula. Your hike finishes on your arrival to Caherdaniel village.

Total Distance: 17.25km (option of 34km) | Total Ascent: 485m | Total Descent: 462m | Max Elevations: 195m

Day 5 - Caherdaniel to Waterville

Todays hike gives you some breath-taking coastal scenery with views across Ballinskelligs Bay to the Skellig Islands as you hike to the village of Waterville for your overnight.

Total Distance: 14.7km | Total Ascent: 379m | Total Descent: 405m | Max Elevations: 240m

Day 6 - Waterville to Caherciveen

Day 7 - Caherciveen to Glenbeigh

Day 8 - Glenbeigh to Glencar

Hiking around the impressive Seefin Mountain you continue along the Caragh river & valley to reach the village of Glencar where you stay overnight.

Total Distance: 21km | Total Ascent: 832m | Total Descent: 624m | Max Elevations: 335m

Day 9 - Glencar to Black Valley

Following an old farming track today, you hike into the foothills of the McGillcuddy Reeks (Ireland’s highest mountains) before reaching the Black Valley where you overnight.

Total Distance: 18km | Total Ascent: 694m | Total Descent: 822m | Max Elevations: 383m.

Day 10 - Black Valley to Killarney

Hiking along the shores of the Upper Lake of Killarney you follow an old “mass path” and “butter road” to reach Killarney & finish your hike there.

Total Distanc: 21km | Total Ascent: 539m | Total Descent: 548m | Max Elevations: 297m

Day 11 - Killarney

After breakfast you depart from Killarney with a choice of excellent bus or train connections.

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Participants need to have a good level of fitness and previous hiking experience is recommended.

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Self-Guided Kerry Way Hike options opens up the Iveragh Peninsula – a wonderful part of the country – to you.

5-Day Kerry Way Short Tour

8-Day Trip Highlights Tour

8-Day Comfort Tour

11-Day Hike Full Tour

Single Room / Solo Traveller Supplement Costs & Upgrade prices are in our downloadable PDFs. See links in Available Tours below.

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