Ring of Kerry Walk

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 can assist with suggestions for dinner and possibly music. Killarney can be reached from Dublin, Cork or Shannon Airports with bus and/or train connections available year round. Note: There are options to extend your trip, see 'Special Notes' below for details. These must be requested at time of booking.

A morning transfer takes you to the start of today's walk. You will set off on foot from just outside the town of Glenbeigh, along the northern shores of the peninsula, to the town of Cahersiveen. The walk follows an old 19th century 'stage coach' route and gives spectacular views across to the Dingle Peninsula. You will pass through old deserted villages which were once busy centres of activity, trading with passengers passing through. Overnight in Cahersiveen. Walk details: 24km/15mi. Total ascent 555m/1820ft, Total descent -643m/2100ft. Highest point: 367m/1204ft Terrain: 53% paved paths and roads, 47% trails Grass mountain tracks with some rocky sections. Gravel tracks and some road walking. Boots essential. Transfer: 40 minutes

A short transfer will take you a short distance to the starting point of today's walk at Coars Cross. From here you set out to to the town of Waterville. This walk takes you across the tip of the peninsula with views north over the Dingle Peninsula and west across the Atlantic Ocean. Overnight in Waterville. Walk details: 18km/11.25mi. Total ascent 653m/2142ft, Total descent -789m/2588ft. Highest point: 396m/1300ft Terrain: 31% paved paths and roads, 69% trails Mountain tracks, coastal paths – boots recommended Transfer time: 5 minutes

Setting out from Waterville, you walk around and above the coast to reach the little village of Caherdaniel, once the home of Ireland's famous liberator, Daniel O’Connell. Glorious coastal views out towards the Skellig Islands and Ballinskelligs Bay await along the route. Overnight in Caherdaniel. Walk details: 14.5km/9mi. Total ascent 336m/1102ft, Total descent -304m/997ft. Highest point 246m/807ft Terrain: 49% paved paths and roads, 51% trails Rocky and grass tracks, mountain tracks and bogland and some road walking. Boots essential

Continue hiking south-east today, with the sea remaining in view as you follow a network of little boreens, farming tracks and hillside routes. From Caherdaniel, you follow an old ‘butter road’ towards the village of Sneem, enjoying glorious views across Kenmare Bay to the Beara Peninsula and out to the Atlantic Ocean. Walk details: 17.4km/10.9mi. Total ascent 533m/1749ft, Total descent -547m/1794ft. Highest point: 226m/741ft Terrain: 28% paved paths and roads, 72% trails Country lanes, grass tracks, rocky mountains and some road walking - boots essential.

This morning you will be transferred to Tahilla Church, just outside Sneem, to start your walk. Beginning east of Sneem, you hike along the shores of Kenmare Bay with wonderful views across to the Beara Peninsula and the Caha Mountains. Continuing inland to the beautiful Blackwater Bridge, you finish with a stunning ascent offering superb views towards the heritage town of Kenmare, where you overnight. Walk details: 27.3km/10.9mi. Total ascent 733m/2405ft, Total descent -733m/2405ft. Highest point: 213m/699ft Terrain: 41% paved paths and roads, 59% trails Forest tracks, some road walking, mountain tracks and country lanes - boots essential. Transfer time: 10 minutes

Starting from your accommodation, walk through the Esknamucky Glen and Killarney National Park to arrive at the magnificent Muckross House and Gardens, about 5km outside Killarney. After spendig some time exploring the house and gardens, make your way to Killarney for your overnight. This is a glorious walk, giving you the opportunity to see or hear some of Ireland's native red deer as you walk through the National Park. Walk details: 25km/15.6mi. Total ascent 853m/2798ft, Total descent -823m/2700ft. Highest point: 351m/1151ft Terrain: 43% paved paths and roads, 57% trails Mountain tracks, board walks and green roads. Can be wet underfoot – boots essential

Trip arrangements conclude in Killarney after breakfast. From Killarney connections by bus and train are frequent to Cork, Limerick, Shannon or Dublin. Private transfers are available on request.