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Kerry Way

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  • Day 1 Arrival in Glencar

    From your point of arrival, use the public transport information we provide to make the journey to Killarney and then on to Glenbeigh. From Glenbeigh, take a Taxi to the remote and beautiful valley of Glencar.

  • Day 2 Glencar to Glenbeigh

    8 or 11 Miles / 13 or 18 Km 4-7 Hrs 340/410 Metres

    Today’s easy hike starts with a walk along an old ‘boreen’ before you follow the banks of the Caragh River. Tracks and rough paths lead you through the enchanting Lickeen Forest. Follow a quiet country road through the Caragh river valley before a track junction allows you to choose one of two routes around Seefin Mountain. Don’t worry, they’re both beautiful and suddenly open up surprising views of Dingle Bay and the sea!

  • Day 3 Glenbeigh - Foilmore

    11 Miles / 18 Km 5-7 Hrs 400/525 Metres

    From Glenbeigh, you have the option to visit beautiful Rossbeigh Strand and dip you toes into the waters of Dingle Bay. From there, country roads and an old coach path take you around Drung Hill, with wide views across the bay and the Dingle peninsula. Pass above an old railway viaduct before the trail descends over wild moorland into the Ferta River valley and continues on tracks and country roads towards Foilmore, near the town of Cahersiveen.

  • Day 4 Foilmore (Coars Cross) - Waterville

    11 Miles / 18 Km 5-7 Hrs 580 Metres

    While you are not climbing to any great height on today’s walk it is nonetheless one of the more demanding walks of the Kerry Way. The trail follows scenic and undulating mountain ridges that offer stunning views of the mountains that surround the route in all directions. An optional road alternative lets you skip the last ridge which can be the most challenging part of the day. No matter which route you choose, your hike finishes in Waterville, one of Ireland’s most westerly towns, which enjoys spectacular sunsets.

     Although this walking tour as a whole is classed as 'Gentle', this particular hike is more 'Challenging'. Where possible we have tried to make this section easier by shortening it or by offering route alternatives.

  • Day 5 Waterville - Caherdaniel

    8-10 Miles / 13-16 Km 4-5 Hrs 350 Metres

    After several days of hiking, your feet may just decide that this short walk is exactly what you need. With the Atlantic Ocean to your right and Lough Currane to the left, this is one of Ireland’s most beautiful hikes. From the top of Coomakista Pass you can enjoy spectacular coastal panoramas of the Kenmare River, Derrynane Bay and the surrounding islands. If you choose to follow the Derrynane Mass Path from there, you can even dip your toes into the sea at one of the beautiful beaches along the way. Transfer from Caherdaniel and overnight in Waterville.

  • Day 6 Depart from Waterville

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