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This holiday, based in the South West
of Ireland in Glenbeigh and Killarney,
Co. Kerry, offers you the best coastal,
inland and National Park walks in Ireland.
Walk four legs of the famous Kerry
Way walking trail on old coach and
butter roads, which take you from the
Atlantic Ocean, on the shore of Dingle
Bay, through the wild valleys of Mid
Kerry to the Killarney National Park.
The experience of travelling on foot
as in days of yore is complemented
by superb views, unique flora and fauna
and a landscape imbued with folklore.
Add ample opportunities to enjoy the
craic (the fun) of evenings in an Irish
pub and you get a satisfying cultural
experience.
Glenbeigh (Gleann Beithe – Valley
of the Birch trees) is a beautiful
vibrant village situated by the Atlantic
Ocean, at the foot of the mountains
of the Iveragh peninsula, on the Ring
of Kerry. Walk on the 6 miles of golden,
blue flag beach of Rossbeigh, while
breathing in the fresh Atlantic sea
air. The town has great pubs and restaurants
where you will have the opportunity
to hear traditional Irish music or
even partake in some dancing! Situated
on the Kerry Way walking route you
can walk from your guesthouse on two
days.
Killarney (Winner of the Tidiest town
in Ireland 2010)
Killarney is a unique base for your
final three nights. It offers a unique
combination of great pubs, music, book
and coffee shops yet it is right beside
the world famous Killarney National
Park and Lakes. It’s a great
base for your free day with options
such as hiring a bike, visiting a spa,
shopping, hop on a bus to Dingle or
simply enjoy the National Park.
Glenbeigh
Your accommodation for the first four nights is in Kerry Ocean Lodge, Go Visit
Ireland’s quality 20-bedroom walking lodge, based in the centre of Glenbeigh
with every walkers need catered for. Each spacious room has a TV, hairdryer,
tea and coffee making facilities and private bathroom. There is also free internet
access, free laundry facilities and private parking.
Killarney
You will be based in one of our favourite
four star hotels in Killarney, the
Dromhall Hotel a few minutes walk from
the town centre and on the edge of
the National Park. Great food, service
and ambience make this a special stay.
• Glenbeigh – a picturesque, vibrant village by the Atlantic ocean
• Rossbeigh Beach – an award winning blue flag beach
• Killarney – Award winning tidiest town in Ireland famous for it’s
National Park and music.
• Killarney National Park – lakes, oak woods, waterfalls, bogland, native
Irish Red Deer.
• Boat trip (traditional open topped wooden boat) through the Lakes of Killarney
• 19th century Muckross House (optional) and Gardens
• Mid Kerry’s inland valleys and the Gap of Dunloe
• Spectacular coastal walk overlooking Dingle Bay
•‘Sub-tropical’ & unique flora, folklore, archaeology
• Optional boat trip on free day to the Skellig islands (a monastic settlement
from 600AD)
• Rock Art (4,000 years old)
• Traditional Irish music and dance
19.00 hrs. Dinner and welcome briefing with guide at
guesthouse in Glenbeigh.
Distance: 12km/7.5miles Ascent:
50m/165ft
A gentle walk on road, bog road and beach allows you to
experience a variety of habitats (blanket bog, sand dune,
freshwater lake/stream and seashore) as well as to view
peat cuttings. End the walk with a visit to Ireland’s
only Bog Village museum where you can see how people lived
in olden days.
Distance: 17km/10.5miles Ascent:
300m/1,000ft
The first walk takes you on the early Christian route and
medieval coaching road, with detours to view archaeological
artefacts and 4,000-year-old rock art, views across Dingle
Bay and a possible diversion to a beach for a swim in the
Atlantic Ocean.
Via Windy
Gap - Distance: 13km/ 8miles Ascent
350m/1,150ft
You walk from the seaside village of Glenbeigh, ascend
gradually to circle Seefin Mountain and stroll downwards
into the lush valley of the Caragh River in storied Glencar.
Distance:
10.5km/6.5miles Ascent: 230m/ 750ft.
Descent: 330m/1,100ft
Option extra: 12km/7.5miles
The final leg of the Kerry Way takes you into Killarney National Park – through
ancient oak woods, along the Old Kenmare Road, with a descent beside the spectacular
Torc Cascade and into the gardens of Muckross House (19th century mansion), with
its welcoming teashop. Optional extended walk to visit to the ruins of Muckross
Friary (15th century).
- Bus tours of the Ring of Kerry or Dingle Peninsula
- Visit Killarney – cycle or stroll through the National Park. Enjoy the
craft, book shops & tea houses.
Black Valley
to Gap of Dunloe - Distance: 11km/7miles
Ascent: 400m/1,300ft
Go on a wonderful open topped boat trip through the three
Lakes of Killarney from Ross Castle to Lord Brandons Cottage.
After lunch walk through the dramatic, ice-carved Gap of
Dunloe. Finish a wonderful week’s walking with an
Irish coffee in Kate Kearneys Cottage.
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