Itinerary

Day 1 / Arrival

Arrival in Ireland and travel to Killarney

Day 2 / Killarney to the Black Valley

Your first day on the Kerry Way wanders through Killarney National Park and up by Torc Waterfall. Travel along the Old Kenmare Road with some great views of the lakes of Killarney and surrounding countryside. Distance: 22/Km, Ascent 310m Approximate walking time: 7 hrs

Day 3 / Black Valley to Glencar

The route takes you through a spectacular mountain landscape that frames the crossing of two passes, separating a beautiful cultivated valley and peaceful lakes. Distance: 20K, Ascent 510m Approximate walking time: 6 hrs

Day 4 / Glencar to Glenbeigh

An easy day ahead that takes you a landscape comprising of lovely woodland paths, with some superb views of the MacGillycuddy Reeks, Lough Caragh and meandering rivers. Distance: 18Km, Ascent 200m Approximate walking time: 5 hrs

Day 5 / Glenbeigh to Cahirciveen

With views over Dingle You’re your route passes the magnificent Rosbeigh Beach with stunning views over Dingle Bay, before walking through the Foilmore valley overlooked by the majestic Knocknadobar. Distance: 19/23km, Ascent 300m Approximate walking time: 7/8 hrs

Day 6 / Walk to Waterville through the hinterland of Cahirciveen.

The route passes through turf bogs and pine forest. Some short climbs give views over Valentia Island and the western end of the peninsula. Overnight in Waterville, a colourful coastal village. Distance: 25km, Ascent 350m Approximate walking time: 7 hrs

Day 7 / Waterville to Caherdaniel via the coast

Today you are doing a wonderfully scenic route along the coast. It is a short walk and time allows you to take a detour at Derrynane to visit Derrynane House and gardens. It is the home of Daniel O’Connell, called”The Liberator” and father of Catholic Emancipation during the 19th century. Distance: 15km. Ascent 200m Approximate walking time:5 hrs

Day 8 / Walk Caherdaniel to Sneem

This walks goes on the “old Butter road” where butter was transported to Cork in the 19th century. The Way climbs again on the foothills of Eagle Hill and a short detour take you to the 3rd century stone built Staigue Fort. Your route stays above the main Ring of Kerry road, following rocky paths through sheep country to Sneem. Distance: 19km. Ascent 280m Approximat walking time: 6 hrs

Day 9 / Sneem to Kenmare via Tahilla and Blackwater Bridge

This walk takes you along the rocky shoreline of Kenmare Bay, easy walking through forest and the estate of Dromore Castle. The delightful Blackwater Bridge spans the Blackwater River coming from high in the McGillycuddy Reeks. Kenmare is an interesting and colourful market town, on the banks of the Roughty River where it opens up into Kenmare Bay. It was founded in 1670 and settled by a handful of Englishmen, who built a prosperous fishing industry and an ironworks. Distance: 21 or 30km. Ascent 650m Approximate walking time: 6 / 9 hrs

Day 10 / Depart

Depart from Kenmare.