Hike Bike Kerry is a wonderful leisurely walking and cycling break – perfect for individuals, friends, groups or families.
The perfect itinerary for those who wish to combine walking and cycling as well participate in one of Ireland’s most spectacular boat trips. Hike Bike Kerry is suitable for all ages.
Three days guided walking, 8-12 miles (12-17 km) each day through Mid-Kerry’s lonely glens and onwards to spectacular coastal views, enriched with legends and archaeological remains. An option day allows you to partake in sightseeing, visit Killarney’s craft and book shops or visit a local spa. You then cycle (up to 32 km/20 miles) for 1 day, at your own pace, around Killarney’s Lakes and Fells. A boat trip through the famous lake land of Killarney is a dramatic finale.
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
Your accommodation in Killarney is the beautiful 3 star boutique Victoria House hotel located on the scenic Muckross Road, Ireland’s most thriving and popular all year round holiday destination with plentiful attractions to warrant a full day’s adventure. With just a small walk or cycle ride away from Killarney’s National Park with spectacular views of park and woodlands the hotel’s location is ideal for touring the South West of Ireland and perfect for activity breaks in Killarney.
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Day 1 – Arrival
Arrival at your accommodation in Glenbeigh (4 nights). Evening briefing and dinner.
Day 2 – Dooks Beach and ‘Mountain’ Distance: 12km/7.5miles Ascent: 50m/165ft
A gentle walk on road, bog road and beach allows you to experience a variety of habitats 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.
Day 3 – The Kerry Way (Kells-Glenbeigh) Distance: 17km/10.5miles Ascent: 300m/1,000ft
This spectacular coastal walk takes you on an early Christian route and medieval coaching road overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Opportunities to view 4,000 year old Rock art.
Day 4 – The Kerry Way (Glenbeigh-Glencar)
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.
Via Windy Gap – Distance: 13km/ 8miles Ascent 350m/1,150ft – Via Treanmanagh – Distance: 17km/10.5miles Ascent 270m/ 900ft.
Day 5 – Transfer/Rest day
Transfer to Killarney which is renowned for its world-famous lakes, combined with the rugged beauty of it’s valleys and mountains, and its extraordinary wealth of trees and rare flowering-plants. Free Day Options: – 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.
Day 6 – Killarney National Park Bike fitting at David O’Sullivan bikes
Cycle on traffic free trails through Killarney National Park, shared only with pedestrians and jaunting cars. Dramatically weathered limestone crags and lush vegetation surround the beautiful lakes. You can stop at the medieval Abbey at Muckross (15th C) or at Dinis cottage for some tea. Quaint stone bridges are crossed to bring you to the spectacular Torc waterfall (12 miles/19 km).
Day 7 – Lakes of Killarney Boat Trip
Today, you can enjoy a breathtaking boat trip through the famous Three Lakes of Killarney. Enjoy lunch at Lord Brandons Cottage before you walk through the Gap of Dunloe (7 miles). The tour starts at Ross Castle (15th century) and ends at the renowned 19th century Kate Kearney’s Cottage where you can treat yourself to an Irish Coffee before being transferred back to Killarney. . Non walkers have the option of hopping on a horse drawn jaunting car (supplement of €20-30 per person).
Day 8 – Departure Day
Tour Map
Tour Details
8 days / 7 nights (Ref: HB)
This is a two centre, guided walking holiday
Dates 2017
April 22. May 13. June 3, 17. July 1, 15. August 26.
September 16. October 7.
Price
€1040 per person sharing
Single Supplement
€250 per person (limited availability). This can be avoided entirely if singles are willing to share a room with someone of the same sex. We will try our utmost to match those singles willing to share.
Walking Grade
2 Boots – Moderate walks of 7-11 miles (11-18km) per day with gradual ascents of up to approximately 1,300ft (400m).
Tour Highlights
Glenbeigh – a picturesque, vibrant village by the Atlantic ocean
Kerry’s strong tradition of music and dance
Rossbeigh Beach – an award winning blue flag beach
Rock Art (4,000 years old)
Killarney – a well-known, scenic, vibrant town in the heart of the Killarney National Park
Killarney National Park – lakes, oak woods, waterfalls, bogland, native Irish Red Deer
19th century Muckross House (optional) and Gardens
4 nights in Irish Tourist Board approved guesthouse in Glenbeigh based on two adults sharing with private bathroom.
3 nights in 3 star hotel in Killarney
7 hot cooked full Irish breakfasts
5 dinners
5 packed lunches
Experienced local guide for the 3 walking days
Transfer of luggage as per itinerary
Bike hire for 1 day – 21 speed touring bike (this year’s model), carrier, mud guards and pannier bag
Boat trip on Killarney Lakes. (Day 7)
Walk/cycle route descriptions & maps by Sean O Suilleabhain (founder of the Kerry Way and author of walk guide book).
24 hour telephone back-up and support throughout
Airport Transfers
Individual taxis can be arranged from the following airports (at client’s expense).
Kerry airport to Glenbeigh
Single: €60 Shannon airport to Glenbeigh
Single: €200 Cork airport to Glenbeigh
Single: €180 Killarney to Kerry airport
Single: €35 Killarney to Shannon airport
Single: €180 Killarney to Cork
Single: €170
Note: These transfers must be confirmed at time of booking with flight numbers and times for arrival and departure. If these transfers aren’t confirmed at time of booking we will assume they are making their own way to their first nights accommodation. Arrangements can be made for a private taxi transfer (at clients own expense) should the Go Visit Ireland transfer timetable not suit.
