Ring Of Kerry

Day 1-Arrive Starting Point: Glenbeigh

Arrive at Cork, Shannon or Kerry Airport and take a bus to your first accommodation in Glenbeigh, situated on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. A village that welcomes you with traditional music and dance in its old world pubs. Overnight Emir View House, Glenbeigh

Day 2—Glenbeigh to Foilmore—12 Miles

The trail takes you out of Glenbeigh to cross the river Behy, over Rossbeigh Hill where you will have fantastic views looking out across the Dingle Bay and over to the Dingle Peninsula. The Kerry Way continues onto the slopes of Drung Hill to follow an old coach road, giving spectacular views over the Atlantic. Overnight Southern Sun B&B, Caherciveen

Day 3—Foilmore to Waterville —14 Miles

FThis section takes you inland along a gentle ridge that is covered in a blanket of heather and peat. The day offers you a mixture of fantastic views of both land and sea. Charlie Chaplin and his family used to spend long holiday periods here and a bronze statue stands on the promenade as a tribute to his love for the area. Overnight Golf Links View, Waterville

Day 4—Waterville to Caherdaniel—9 Miles

Today’s walk is short but exceptionally beautiful, taking you along some minor roads, through a forest of hazel trees and fuchsia hedgerows. You will have a chance to take a short detour to visit Derrynane House, the ancestral home of Daniel O’Connell. Better known to the Irish people as the great liberator. Overnight Derrynane Bay House, Caherdaniel

Day 5—Caherdaniel to Sneem—11 Miles

Leaving Caherdaniel the trail takes you somewhat inland to round the base of Ballycarnahan Hill before revealing some lovely views across the inlet of Kenmare. Along the way you can take a short detour to visit Staigue fort, one of the largest and finest ring forts to be found in Ireland. Overnight Bellview House, Sneem

Day 6—Sneem to Kenmare —18 Miles

This section of the Kerry Way is relatively easy with only minor rises and falls. Along the way you will pass Dromore Castle, built in the early 19th century. The final stage takes you on a short ascent to reach the summit of Gortamullin Hill before descending into Kenmare for your overnight stay. Overnight Hawthorn House, Kenmare

Day 7—Kenmare to Killarney —16 Miles

Your final days walk takes you past remains of old farmsteads, small fields and potato furrows, clear evidence of a bygone era. On this very scenic walk you may also encounter some native red deer that roam this land.

Day 8—Onward travel