At over 200km, the Kerry Way is one of Ireland's longest signposted walking trail and also one of the most popular. The trail starts and finishes in the …
It's a great hike even on a rainy day. I did one from Tahilla to Blackwater Bridge. I was with my mam and I think we were the first to do it in 2024.Full review by thefootballmanfrom
Jun 19, 2023
What an amazing experience!!! We are in our mid-60's and are fairly active for our age. We did a fair amount of training to prepare ourselves for this hike - we did 7 days - Killarney to Sneem - and …Full review by Dave B
Sep 12, 2022
This is a review on the Kerry Way, which is a walking route, and not the "Ring of Kerry", which refers to a motor route around the Inveragh Peninsula. My wife and I did a 12 day itinerary, which i…Full review by seldom5150
Hi, i am planning to walk the Kerry Way in january, is it possible this time of year? I lived in Ireland so know about the temperature and humidity but was mostly worried about accomodation, etc... thanks !
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You should check and book in advance as lots of the places close for the winter.
Hello Art H, I just read your post about the kerry way and I found it very sueful since I am planning the kerry way for this summer.. so I would like to ask you wich stages do you recommend to avoid and which ones you consider important to vhike a nd visit. Thank you. Regards
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Hi I was there in the winter, So Molly's Gap was the last point. Summer, the weather would be clearer and less foggy. It would be a good weather to drive. Just be careful of the bends …
Hi I was there in the winter, So Molly's Gap was the last point. Summer, the weather would be clearer and less foggy. It would be a good weather to drive. Just be careful of the bends and blind traffic entry
Hello! My daughter and I are considering doing to Kerry Way - or at least part of it this March. We will probably only have 4-6 hiking days. I saw that there is a bus on part of the route so we could cut possibly some of the less scenic areas. Any suggestions? Do you think we will be able to find accommodations or is it usually booked months in advance? I thought we could hike to Black Valley then bus to Glenbeigh and stay in Glenbeigh. Bus from Kenmare to Killarney since some of that is repetitious. Any suggestions on another area section or two to miss? We can do up to 30km/d. Is 11km route from Waterville to Caherdaniel better than the other option? THanks so much for any feedback!!!!
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You should know there is a new bus that travels around this area! It's called Local Link and goes much more often than the 279A, and also goes to Portmagee, Ballinskelligs, and …
You should know there is a new bus that travels around this area! It's called Local Link and goes much more often than the 279A, and also goes to Portmagee, Ballinskelligs, and more. I stay in Glenbeigh in the summer, and can assure you the entire area has plenty of places to stay - and unless it's the height of summer you won't have a problem making a booking. I talk to lots of walkers on my day hikes, and many wish they had NOT booked in advance; some like to stay longer in a village, finding there is great music that night, but NO they can't as they've already booked their next place.... Slow down and enjoy it! There are also plenty of day hikes so you could (for example) stay in Cahersiveen and do Cnoc na dTobar one day; Benntee Loop another day; the walk to Waterville or Derrynane the next day..... In Glenbeigh the Windy Gap loop is a good long day hike.... Waterville has many, too!
hey all, I'm planning on walking the trail between Killarney and Glenbeigh at the end of October. Do you recommend the trail? How did you divide the trail? did you only sleep in guest houses or did you also use a tent? Do you have any recommendations as to equipment or clothing for this time of year? thanks in advance!
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It's a lovely half-hour drive, but walking will take you 2/3 days depending on your fitness and how much gear you are carrying, you also need to allow for time spent looking at the views …
It's a lovely half-hour drive, but walking will take you 2/3 days depending on your fitness and how much gear you are carrying, you also need to allow for time spent looking at the views on the way and they do change every few feet. You cannot just pitch a tent anywhere here, and there are only campsites at the start and at the finish, so you'll need to have B&Bs pre-booked to ensure a room for the night. You'll also need B&Bs with laundry service if you are doing it now, as you'll be both wet and cold. I've lived in Ireland and would walk around in a t-shirt in December on the East Coast, but on the Wild Atlantic Way I'd go with layers and be very prepared for the wet, windy and cold weather.
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