Operated by Exodus Adventure Travels

Walking the Kerry Way and Killarney National Park

From

CAD 2,741

Duration

8 days

Countries

Ireland

Activity

Not confirmed

The adventure

Walk the Kerry Way, Ireland’s longest trail, through stunning landscapes, historic towns, and coastal views along the Wild Atlantic Way.

At a glance

Duration

8 days

Route

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Countries

Ireland

Activity level

Not confirmed

Style

Beach & Islands, Culture & History, National Parks & Wilderness

Group size

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Flights

Not included

Day by day

Your journey through

Ireland

Showing Days 1-7

8-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in KillarneyThis popular town is renowned for its three magnificent lakes in the heart of Kerry. Check into your B&B and then explore the town, choosing from one of its many restaurants for dinner and perhaps enjoying some live music. You stay at the Abbey Lodge (breakfast included)

Tranquil landscape of a lake amidst lush green mountains and cloudy sky.

Killarney

This popular town is renowned for its three magnificent lakes in the heart of Kerry. Check into your B&B and then explore the town, choosing from one of its many restaurants for dinner and perhaps enjoying some live music. You stay at the Abbey Lodge (breakfast included)

Day 2Glenbeigh to CahersiveenAfter a transfer to just outside Glenbeigh, today's walk takes you along the northern shores of the peninsula, to the town of Cahersiveen. Following an old 17th century 'stage coach' route, passing through deserted villages, once busy centres of activity, trading with passengers on the old stage coaches. You'll be met by spectacular views across to the Dingle Peninsula, with Rossbeigh Strand and Inch Beach, famous for the film, Ryan's Daughter. You stay at San Antoine B&B (breakfast included)

Explore the enchanting ruins of Ballycarbery Castle in Cahersiveen, Ireland, under a clear summer sky.

Glenbeigh to Cahersiveen

After a transfer to just outside Glenbeigh, today's walk takes you along the northern shores of the peninsula, to the town of Cahersiveen. Following an old 17th century 'stage coach' route, passing through deserted villages, once busy centres of activity, trading with passengers on the old stage coaches. You'll be met by spectacular views across to the Dingle Peninsula, with Rossbeigh Strand and Inch Beach, famous for the film, Ryan's Daughter. You stay at San Antoine B&B (breakfast included)

Day 3Cahersiveen to WatervilleFrom Cahersiveen, you will once again be driven a short distance to the starting point of today's walk at Coars Cross. From here you will be walking to the town of Waterville. This walk takes you across the tip of the peninsula with views north over the Dingle Peninsula and south to Kenmare Bay. You stay at Seaclusion B&B (breakfast included)

Scenic view of a cottage by Charlie Chaplin's Walk in Waterville, Ireland, with vibrant wildflowers.

Cahersiveen to Waterville

From Cahersiveen, you will once again be driven a short distance to the starting point of today's walk at Coars Cross. From here you will be walking to the town of Waterville. This walk takes you across the tip of the peninsula with views north over the Dingle Peninsula and south to Kenmare Bay. You stay at Seaclusion B&B (breakfast included)

Day 4Waterville to CaherdanielContinuing from the town of Waterville, you walk around and above the coast to reach the village of Caherdaniel. Glorious coastal views out towards the Skellig Islands and Ballinskelligs Bay await along the route. You stay at Derrymane Bay House (breakfast included)

Waterville to Caherdaniel

Continuing from the town of Waterville, you walk around and above the coast to reach the village of Caherdaniel. Glorious coastal views out towards the Skellig Islands and Ballinskelligs Bay await along the route. You stay at Derrymane Bay House (breakfast included)

Day 5Caherdaniel to SneemContinue walking from the village of Caherdaniel, following an old 'butter road' to the village of Sneem. The views across the Beara Peninsula and out to the Atlantic Ocean are fantastic. You stay at Coomasig View (breakfast included)

Vibrant street scene in Sneem, Ireland with colorful buildings and signage.

Caherdaniel to Sneem

Continue walking from the village of Caherdaniel, following an old 'butter road' to the village of Sneem. The views across the Beara Peninsula and out to the Atlantic Ocean are fantastic. You stay at Coomasig View (breakfast included)

Day 6Sneem to KenmareThis morning you will be transferred to Tahilla Church, just outside the town of Sneem to walk to the renowned town of Kenmare. This walk takes you along the shores of Kenmare Bay, with views across to the Beara Peninsula and the Caha Mountains. You stay at Rockcrest House (breakfast included)

Sneem to Kenmare

This morning you will be transferred to Tahilla Church, just outside the town of Sneem to walk to the renowned town of Kenmare. This walk takes you along the shores of Kenmare Bay, with views across to the Beara Peninsula and the Caha Mountains. You stay at Rockcrest House (breakfast included)

Day 7Kenmare to KillarneyYou will start your walk from your accommodation, through Esknamucky Glen and Killarney National Park to arrive at the magnificent Muckross House & Gardens - about 5kms outside Killarney. After spending some time exploring the House and Gardens at Muckross you will make your way to Killarney for your overnight This is a glorious walk, giving you an opportunity to see or hear some of Ireland's native red deer as you walk through the National Park. You stay at Abbey Lodge (breakfast included)

Kenmare to Killarney

You will start your walk from your accommodation, through Esknamucky Glen and Killarney National Park to arrive at the magnificent Muckross House & Gardens - about 5kms outside Killarney. After spending some time exploring the House and Gardens at Muckross you will make your way to Killarney for your overnight This is a glorious walk, giving you an opportunity to see or hear some of Ireland's native red deer as you walk through the National Park. You stay at Abbey Lodge (breakfast included)