Our
classic walking tour of County Kerry is an intimate exploration
of nature, history, archaeology and the mythic lore of the
peninsulas of Beara, Iveragh (Ring of Kerry) and Dingle along
with the Killarney Valley and Killarney National Park, the
McGillycuddy Reeks, Gap of Dunloe and Black Valley and the
majestic islands of Skellig Michael and of the Great Blasket.
Kerry & West Cork Map
7 Day Itinerary in brief
Days 1 - 2 Killarney National
Park and Beara Peninsula At the heart of the South West is the
majestic
Killarney National Park and the introduction to our adventure.
We hike along the Kerry Way in the region of the Black Valley.
Our base is the beautiful town of Kenmare, nestled between mountain
and ocean and recognized as a gourmet centre.
The wild and rugged
Beara Peninsula is named after Ireland’s oldest land goddess
and runs south and west of Kenmare and holds some of the most scenic
walking available in Ireland through an area rich in archaeology,
particularly in Bronze Age sites, among them stone circles and
tombs.
Days 3 - 4 Ring of Kerry and Skellig Michael
The great peninsula of Uibh Ráthach (Iveragh) holds remote
and hidden places. The lofty McGillycuddy Reeks dominate the interior
overlooking intricate coastlines and islands with hikes along ancient
ways and through holy landscapes, over wild beaches and onto Atlantic
headlands at “the edge of the world”.
Our base is the
tiny fishing village of Portmagee and our launch point for the
sacred rock-island of Sceilig Mhichil (Skelligs). These pointed
peaks in the North Atlantic are homes to tens of thousands of sea-birds
and the site of the world’s most spectacular hermitage.
Days 5 - 7 Dingle Peninsula
The Dingle Peninsula is the most northerly of the five finger-like
promontories of the South West. It is a powerful place where almost
ten thousand years of history is etched on a landscape described
by National Geographic as “probably the most beautiful on
Earth!”
Gaelic culture thrives here and after hill, island
and coastal walking you will hear some of the best traditional
Irish music in the country! There will be opportunities to mingle
in the great pubs of the region, meet local artisans and dine on
the best seafood Ireland has to offer.
Departure on Day 8
Note
This outstanding walking tour can be operated at the time of
your choice for your group. The walking levels are ultimately
based on the needs of the participants with spectacular hikes
available throughout, ranging from Easy to Strenuous.
Cost
The price varies depending on the size of your group and your choice
of accommodation. Please contact Binky for the details.
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