11-Day Ring of Kerry Self-Guided Hike

Killarney, Ireland

Kerry’s unique character is drawn from its unequalled diversity of land and seascapes while its offshore islands add another dimension to the beauty of the coastline frequently dotted with castles, forts and watchtowers. Warm summers and mild winters produce many sub-tropical and alpine species of flora while the temperate ocean waters, heated by the Gulf Stream, produce magnificent underwater vistas with whales, dolphins, seals and even turtles being frequent visitors.

Day 1
Arrive in Killarney. A detailed information pack will be awaiting you on arrival at your guesthouse.
Day 2
Hike Killarney National Park and through Esknamucky Glen to the heritage town of Kenmare.
Walk Details: Distance: 22kms. Duration: 6 hours. Max. Height: 400m.
Day 3
Hike from Kenmare to the village of Sneem via Templenoe. Pass Kenmare Bay, experience views of the Beara Peninsula and the Caha Mountains.
Walk Details: Distance: 23kms. Duration: 6.5 hours. Max. Height: 300m.
Day 4
Hike from Sneem, following an old ‘butter road’ to the little village of Caherdaniel.
Walk Details: Distance: 19kms. Duration: 5.5 hours. Max. Height: 400m.
Day 5
Hike from Caherdaniel, to Waterville. Coastal views of the Skellig Islands and Ballinskelligs Bay.
Walk Details: Distance: 16kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height: 350m.
Day 6
Starting at Mastergeehy, hike to Caherciveen with views of the Dingle Peninsula and Kenmare Bay.
Walk Details: Distance: 24kms. Duration: 6.5 hours. Max. Height: 400m.
Day 7
Hike from Caherciveen along the northern shores of the peninsula to Glenbeigh.
Walk Details: Distance: 24kms. Duration: 6.5 hours. Max. Height: 350m.
Day 8
Skirt the slopes of Seefin Mountain down to the Caragh valley following the Caragh River to Blackstones Bridge.
Walk Details: Distance: 14kms. Duration: 4 hours. Max. Height: 350m.
Day 9
Follow the shores of Lough Acoose and walk along the MacGillycuddy Reeks following an old ‘droving’ path to the Black Valley
Walk Details: Distance: 21kms. Duration: 6 hours. Max. Height: 400m.
Day 10
From the Black Valley you follow the shores of the Upper Lake of Killarney
Walk Details: Distance: 22kms. Duration: 6 hours. Max. Height: 400m.
Day 11
Departures after breakfast