You’ve possible heard of the Ring of Kerry – it’s thought of one of many most interesting drives on the earth and it’s one of the well-known locations in Eire. Nevertheless – what in case you might decelerate, and uncover the Ring of Kerry at a slower tempo? From rugged cliffs to golden seashores, small villages, inexperienced pastures, peat bogs, and picturesque mountain ranges – you’ll hike and see the ‘actual’ Eire away from the crowds and roads with solely the sound of nature to accompany you.
In all of my journeys to Eire, I’ve but to sort out this problem – mountain climbing 122 miles across the whole Ring of Kerry. Nevertheless – this coming Could 2024, I’m lastly taking it on! Nevertheless as a twist – I’m asking you to affix me on this epic Inn to Inn hike in Eire!
This might be a real journey and a real problem. Usually once I supply Ottsworld Excursions, they’re itineraries that I’m actually acquainted with and have finished earlier than, nonetheless I’ve by no means finished this hike, so we’ll each be experiencing it with a contemporary set of eyes and expectations. Plus, 122 miles over mountains and rugged terrain in 9 days is not any small feat…it’s one thing I’ll must plan and prepare for!
That is my favourite kind of journey – a difficult journey and a brand new vacation spot! It’s the journey that you’ve watched me do for years and years right here at Ottsworld – and now you get to come back expertise it with me! So if you’re in search of one thing new to problem you, to sit up for, to fulfill new mates who’re all on this collectively – all within the backdrop of the tradition and panorama of Eire – then learn on.
Climbing the Kerry Method – Supported
I’ve tackled plenty of lengthy distance hikes in my travels; Camino de Santiago, Dolomites, Saint Olav’s Method, Annapurna Circuit, Costa Brava Coastal Path, and the Kumano Kodo to call just a few. I like the problem of those lengthy distance hikes; the sluggish tempo, the prospect to soak up the character and tradition, but nonetheless sleep in a pleasant mattress each night time and eat nice meals!
Get extra nice multi-day mountain climbing inspiration! Examine the entire Through Hikes I’ve finished around the globe and why they’re all nice options to the Camino de Santiago.
I’ve at all times wished to do one among Eire’s well-known multi day hikes – and I’m asking you to affix me on this Irish journey!
Every night time we’ll keep in a small native village or city, benefit from the pubs, music, and environment of small city Eire. Every day we’ll lace up our boots, and sort out the agricultural and rugged landscapes of Eire’s West Coast.
And we’ll make all of it the way in which across the peninsula by foot…collectively!
Eire Stroll Hike Bike
I’m working with an area firm, Eire Stroll Hike Bike, to run the journey. They’re specialists within the space and might be with us each step of the way in which! I’ve labored with them for the previous 5 years on creating customized excursions in Eire and am glad to proceed our relationship. They’ve unimaginable guides and can be sure that our each want it dealt with.
Overview, Prices, and Map
Dates: Could 1 – 11, 2024
Price: €2,600* (€435 single complement)
*All costs might be charged within the Euro – some USD worth fluctuations might happen by the point of your remaining fee – nonetheless you’ll be able to pay in full at any time and lock within the worth.
This area was first settled round 300 BC by the folks of Ciar – an early Celtic Tribe, and this epic journey will immerse you in virtually 10,000 years of dramatic historical past.
Itinerary at a Look – 122 miles in 9 days
Day 1 – Arrive in Killarney In a single day Killarney
Day 2 – Killarney to Black Valley Hike (13.2miles) In a single day Killarney
Day 3 – Black Valley to Glencar Hike (10.9 miles) In a single day Glencar
Day 4 – Glencar to Glenbeigh (13.2 Miles) In a single day Glenbeigh
Day 5 – Glenbeigh to Cahersiveen Hike (18.3 Miles) In a single day Cahersiveen
Day 6 – Cahersiveen to Waterville Hike ( 18.9 Miles) In a single day Waterville
Day 7- Waterville to Caherdaniel Hike (9 Miles) In a single day Caherdaniel
Day 8 – Caherdaniel to Sneem Hike (10.8 Miles) In a single day Sneem
Day 9 – Sneem to Kenmare Hike (21 Miles) In a single day Kenmare
Day 10 – Kenmore to Killarney Hike (6.5 Miles) In a single day Kilarney
Day 11 – Depart Killarney
As I do with all of my Ottsworld Excursions, I can even supply images instruction for these of you who’re enthusiastic about bettering your images (telephone or digital camera). As well as, I might be taking pictures of all the tour and every visitor will get a obtain of all photographs I take. So in case you don’t need to take photos – I’ll do it for you!
The way to Guide This Tour
I’d like to speak to you first to reply any of your questions previous to your reserving. Due to this fact comply with these steps to guide:
- Ship me an e mail at [email protected] letting me find out about your curiosity. We are going to arrange a name to debate any questions you have got. This might be on a primary come first serve foundation – there are solely 11 spots accessible on this tour.
- I’ll ship you a fee hyperlink to Eire Stroll Hike Bike’s Customized Tour kind the place you’ll be able to guide your deposit with them and safe your spot for this tradition Ottsworld tour. A 300€ nonrefundable deposit is required to safe a spot.
- Fill out the customized tour kind and you should definitely put “Ottsworld Kerry Method Tour” within the notes part.
- Closing fee is due February 1, 2024 (90 Days previous to Could 1, 2024)
Cancellation Coverage and Price
- Should you cancel greater than 90 days earlier than the beginning date of the vacation, you’ll lose the deposit quantity.
- Should you cancel between 89 – 42 days earlier than beginning date of the vacation, you’ll lose 50% of the vacation value
- Should you cancel lower than 42 days earlier than the beginning date of the vacation, you’ll lose 100% of the vacation value
I extremely suggest that you just get journey insurance coverage to cowl any dangers of cancellation. I usually use Allianz Journey Insurance coverage for my very own travels and it is rather purpose
Every day Itinerary
That is thought of Inn to Inn supported mountain climbing. We’ll have an area information with us for the journey who will deal with the entire logistics – so all now we have to do is hike! They won’t solely transfer the bags so that each one now we have to hold is a day pack, however every day we could have two distance choices that we will hike. The itinerary contains a lot of days of mountain climbing over 15 miles, subsequently if folks within the group need to do a shorter distance they’ll have that choice. Notice – you will have to choose both the complete distance or the shorter distance and our information will deal with all transportation.
Because of this our information won’t be mountain climbing with us on the path, we might be on the path on our personal, however it’s properly marked and every of us could have a GPS app from Eire Stroll Hike Bike that received’t allow us to get misplaced! Nevertheless, our information might be with us within the mornings and evenings, and can fill us with the historical past of the Kerry Peninsula, Irish tradition, nice locations to eat, and tell us the place the most effective pubs are!
Could 1st Day 1 – Arrive to Killarney
Our Climbing tour begins within the bustling personal of Killarney. Killarney is dwelling to the spectacular Nationwide park and the majestic Three Lakes of Killarney . We are going to meet our information at 5pm this night for a tour briefing earlier than having fun with a scrumptious meal along with your fellow hikers in an area restaurant.
Included: Dinner
Could 2nd Day 2 – Killarney to the Black Valley
Todays is all in regards to the lakes. Our route right this moment takes us alongside sections of the shores of all 3 of the well-known Lakes of Killarney, you’ll start in Killarney Nationwide Park after which comply with an previous “mass path” alongside the shores of the Higher Lake to succeed in the Black Valley.
We are going to then take a magical boat journey via the three lakes to return to Killarney for our in a single day.
Included: Breakfast
Stroll Particulars: Approx. Distance – 13.29 miles | Peak achieve – 1614 ft | Peak loss – 1598 ft | Max Peak – 948 ft. Terrain: Mountain tracks and inexperienced roads. Will be moist underfoot – boots important. On account of restricted lodging within the Black Valley – we’ll keep in Killarney once more on Day 2.
Could 3rd Day 3 – Black Valley to Glencar
This morning we might be transferred again to the Black Valley to start our hike. From the Black Valley we comply with a route overlooking a lake, then ascend to cross over a ‘saddle’ into the Bridia Valley. We’ll Ascend one other saddle as soon as used for driving animals to markets. The hike takes us into the foothills of the McGillcuddy’s Reeks (Eire’s highest mountain vary) as we comply with via the wild magnificence of the Ring of Kerry. With views throughout to Carrauntohill Mountain we proceed beside a river to succeed in the tiny hamlet of Glencar the place we’ll in a single day.
Included: Breakfast
Stroll Particulars: Approx. Distance – 10.87 Miles | Peak achieve – 2693 ft. | Peak loss – 2273 ft. | Max Peak – 1256 ft. Terrain: Highway strolling, grass and gravel tracks, open mountain and bogland, may be moist underfoot. Boots important.
Could 4th Day 4 – Glencar to Glenbeigh
This can be a implausible stroll right this moment taking us over the attractive Blackstone’s Bridge, alongside the Caragh River and Valley. We proceed round Seefin mountain which is carefully linked to Eire’s mythology. From right here you descend to the stunning village of Glenbeigh. The views throughout Castlemaine Harbour and out west to Dingle Bay need to be seen to be appreciated. Glenbeigh, as soon as a thriving Stage Coach cease is a village with immense character. If in case you have extra vitality you’ll be able to go to Rossbeigh Seaside which lies additional west. In a single day in Glenbeigh.
Included: Breakfast
Stroll Particulars: Approx. Distance – 13.23 Miles| Peak achieve – 2077 ft. | Peak loss – 2493 ft. | Max Peak – 1112 ft.. Terrain: Highway strolling, mountain rocky tracks, grass tracks and forest paths. Boots important.
Could 5th Day 5 – Glenbeigh to Caherciveen
Our hike takes us from simply outdoors the city of Glenbeigh, alongside the northern shores of the peninsula, to the city of Cahersiveen. This stroll follows an19th century Stage Coach route with spectacular views throughout to the Dingle Peninsula. We are going to cross via previous, abandoned villages which had been as soon as busy centres of exercise, buying and selling with passengers on the previous stage coaches. We comply with alongside little boreens and previous farming trails right this moment to succeed in the city of Cahersiveen. In a single day in Cahersiveen.
Included: Breakfast
Stroll Particulars: Approx. Distance – 18.33 Miles | Peak achieve – 1821 ft. | Peak loss – 2110 ft. | Max Peak – 1204 ft.. Terrain: Grass mountain tracks with some rocky sections. Gravel tracks and a few street strolling. Boots important.
Could 6th Day 6 – Cahersiveen to Waterville
Following in a south westerly route right this moment, we could have coastal views for a lot of our hike! This stroll takes us throughout the tip of the peninsula with views north over the Dingle Peninsula and west throughout the Atlantic Ocean. We’ll possible meet some sheep on the excessive hills on our approach to attain Waterville – one among Charlie Chaplin’s favorite haunts. In a single day in Waterville.
Included: Breakfast
Stroll Particulars: Approx. Distance – 18.9 Miles | Peak achieve – 2694 ft. | Peak loss – 2661 ft. | Max Peak – 1299 ft. Terrain: Grass mountain tracks with some rocky sections. Gravel tracks and a few street strolling. Boots important.
Could 7th Day 7 – Waterville to Caherdaniel
In the present day’s hike takes us round essentially the most westerly tip of the Ring of Kerry, overlooking the gorgeous Derrynane Bay, the Beara Peninsula, and an abundance of islands. We’ll end your hike within the lovely village of Caherdaniel the place we in a single day.
Upon reaching Caherdaniel you’ll meet an area seaweed forager who will introduce you to this superb plant. You possibly can style completely different seaweeds and be taught in regards to the Irish seashore and what lies beneath the waves.
Included: Breakfast, Seaweed expertise
Stroll Particulars: Approx. Distance – 9 miles | Peak achieve – 1102 ft. | Peak loss – 997 ft. | Max Peak – 807 ft.. Terrain: Rocky and grass tracks, mountain tracks and bogland and a few street strolling. Boots important.
Could 8th Day 8 – Caherdaniel to Sneem
We’ll be taught extra about Kerry’s Darkish Sky Reserve (one among solely a small variety of reserves worldwide) as we begin our hike out of Caherdaniel. Our route right this moment could have views throughout the Atlantic in addition to a possibility to see historic ring forts. We’ll stroll in an easterly route alongside an previous ‘butter street to the colorful village of Sneem for our in a single day.
Included: Breakfast
Stroll Particulars: Approx. Distance – 10.8 Miles | Peak achieve – 1749 ft. | Peak loss – 1795 ft. | Max Peak – 741 ft. Terrain: Nation lanes, grass tracks, Rocky Mountains and a few street strolling. Boots important.
Could 9th Day 9 – Sneem to Kenmare
The heritage city of Kenmare is our purpose right this moment, as we comply with alongside the shores of the Kenmare River from Sneem. Starting with a brief drive from Sneem, our hike begins on farm tracks, goes throughout open hillside, after which alongside the shores of Kenmare Bay. Lastly, we achieve top to get pleasure from superb views earlier than descending into Kenmare for our in a single day.
Included: Breakfast
Stroll Particulars: Approx. Distance – 21 miles | Peak achieve – 2405 ft. | Peak loss – 2408 ft. | Max Peak – 2405 ft.. Terrain: Forest tracks, some street strolling, mountain tracks and nation lanes. Boots important.
Could 10th Day 10 – Kenmare to Galways Bridge
Todays begins with a go to to an area sheep farm. Meet some new child lambs and see how the shepherds work with the sheep canines to regulate their flock.
Following time on the farm we might be transferred to the beginning of right this moment’s quick hike the place we full the circuit of the Kery Method mountain climbing path! The route takes us alongside the Outdated Kenmare Highway, as soon as utilized by folks travelling to markets. That is unspoilt wilderness seen solely by hikers, deer, and the hovering sea eagles that we could also be fortunate sufficient to see.
On the finish of right this moment’s route we might be transferred to Killarney for our remaining night time of celebration. Get pleasure from a scrumptious meal and some pints! Look again and enjoy our epic journey via the wilds of county Kerry.
Included: Breakfast, Dinner, Sheep Farm Expertise
Stroll Particulars: Approx. Distance – 6.5 Miles | Peak achieve – 1191 ft. | Peak loss – 1227 ft. | Max Peak – 955 ft. Terrain: Rocky and gravel tracks, some street strolling, mountain tracks and nation lanes. Boots important .
Could 11th Day 11 – Depart from Killarney
Your tour finishes this morning after breakfast (included). You possibly can both make you means again to Dublin for a departure flight, or keep additional days in Eire and discover by yourself! From Killarney, connections by bus and prepare are frequent to Cork Limerick, Shannon, or Dublin.
The way to Get To/From Killarney
You’ll must arrive in Killarney on Could 1st by 5PM as we could have our group assembly and dinner that night time earlier than we begin mountain climbing the following day.
There are a variety of how to get to Killarney – bus, prepare, airplane – try this entire checklist of transportation choices.
It’s fairly straightforward to guide your individual bus or prepare shuttle to Killarney, nonetheless in case you’d slightly not, Eire Stroll Hike Bike can guide this for you. Price is a further €12.50 to your remaining bill to cowl their administration prices for this service.
Close by Airports:
Dublin – 5-6 hours to Killarney
Shannon – 3-4 hours to Killarney
Cork – 1.5 hours to Killarney
Kerry (regional) – 20 to half-hour to Killarney
What’s Included
- 10 nights keep in an en-suite room at small city B&B’s and visitor homes.
- Scrumptious Full Irish breakfast every morning, and a pair of Dinners.
- Skilled Irish information who will accompany the group at some stage in the vacation.
- 2 mileage decisions for every day.
- Baggage Switch so that you solely have to hold a daypack.
- Experiences as outlined within the itinerary: Seaweed expertise and Sheep Farm demonstration
- Transfers to and from every day’s strolling areas if selecting to do shorter distance for the day, and all transport as outlined within the itinerary.
- GPS Navigation app with factors of curiosity
- Fundamental images instruction throughout the journey.
- Entry to a full gallery of photographs (shot by me!) of all the journey, which you need to use for private functions.
- Comradery of a small group who’re in it with you!
What’s Not Included:
- Flights to/from Eire
- Transportation to/from Killarney for arrival and departure
- Journey Insurance coverage
- Some dinners and all lunches
- Private drinks
- Medical prices
- Gratuities
Who Ought to Contemplate This Tour?
- People who find themselves skilled hikers who’ve skilled for these distances and might hike a number of days in a row on uneven terrain and inclement climate.
- Individuals who wish to discover lesser-known locations, and be adventurous and energetic.
- People who find themselves versatile. Try to be prepared to exhibit flexibility, as itineraries could change on account of climate, and it helps when you’ve got a ‘prepared to attempt new issues’ angle.
- Individuals who don’t thoughts mountain climbing within the rain and benefit from the pleasure of inclement climate – it’s Eire in any case.
- Individuals who can pee out in nature and go away no hint. 🙂
Should you’ve by no means finished a multi day hike like this earlier than and need to attempt it, this can be a nice alternative as you’ll be with a bunch of like-minded folks, we’ll have a information to help us, and you’ve got loads of time to coach in order that you may be ready! And in case you need assistance coaching – I’ve an answer for that too!
Photographs of the Area
I’ve really pushed the Ring of Kerry just a few occasions, so I’ve accrued just a few photographs of the area to provide you an concept of what to anticipate.
What are you ready for – the path is looking!
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