| from $1,945* per person | 8 Days | April-October |
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Comfort accommodations
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Exertion level: 3
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| Operator: Breakaway Adventures |
24 people max
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Described as a walkers' Ring of Kerry, the Kerry Way is a low-level circuit of the spectacular Iveragh Peninsula,
a region of wild, natural beauty steeped in history and legend. The
glorious scenery of lakes, mountains and glens, ancient oak woodlands
and a rugged coastline of wave-battered cliffs, coves and islands
combine with the unhurried pace of life and wonderful hospitality to
provide a truly memorable experience.
Starting from the lively town of Killarney, the Kerry Way enters the Killarney National Park
and threads through the Muckross Estate, with its historic house,
beautiful gardens romantic abbey ruins and pretty waterfall, with
glorious views of the celebrated Lakes. Then it heads into the hills to
the bleak and forbidding Black Valley beneath MacGillycuddy's Reeks, Ireland's highest mountains. From Black Valley,
so-called after the entire population perished in the Great Famine, the
route continues through the mountains to the friendly seaside village of Glenbeigh,
along remote, rugged valleys linked by passes that provide spectacular
mountain views. Next, the trail runs around the coast to the
picturesque town of Kenmare, along old drovers' tracks, turf ‘roads',
butter ‘roads' and mass paths that once linked ancient Christian
communities. Along the way it passes ancient churches, standing stones,
Holy wells, ring forts, castles, famine villages, the house and gardens
of Daniel O'Connel, the Great Liberator; and several attractive towns
and villages including Waterville, Caherdaniel and Sneem. On reaching the colourful town of Kenmare, the trail leaves the sea and heads through the hills and the National Park back to Killarney.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Travel to Killarney where your first nights accommodation has been booked.
Day 2: Killarney to Black Valley. 13 miles (21km).
Day 3: Black Valley to Glencar. 13 miles (21km).
Day 4: Glencar to Glenbeigh. 10 ½ miles.(17km).
Day 5 : Rest day in Glenbeigh.
Day 6: Glenbeigh to Foilmore. 11 ½ miles (18.5km).
Day 7: Foilmore to Caherciveen. 5 ½ miles (9km). Transfer to Killarney.
Day 8: Depart from Killarney after breakfast.
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