Kerry Way Walking Holidays

Path Walkthrough

You'll cross lake, forest and then emerge into Black Valley (among Ireland’s second highest mountain - Carrauntoohil), before taking the mountain track up toward Glencar, following the course of the River Caragh through forest to Glenbeigh.  A firm track means a relatively dry walk through bogland toward Cahersiveen, with the track at Carhan Upper giving you great views across the River Ferta.

As you take the ridge walk over Knockavahaun you have spectacular views over the surrounding mountains. The route toward Caheraniel is less challenging, descending and zig-zagging gently toward Derrynane National Park. The track runs along the estuary of the Blackwater River, joining narrow minor roads and gravel tracks into Kenmare. The final section runs along more secluded terrain, with a track gently rising through mountain, rocky outcrop and forest floor into Killarney.

Walk Gallery

• What's Included?

  We include:

  • • Good standard B&B accommodation together with luggage transfers
    • Walk pack (one per two walkers) containing a trail guide, maps, walk itinerary with accommodation directions

  Both itineraries 1a & 1b include:

  • 6 packed lunches
  • 3 evening meals & 1 full supper*
  • Pick up at Killarney Train/Bus station on first day and return on last day

  KW2 includes:

  • 3 packed lunches
  • 2 evening meals & 1 full supper
  • Pick up at Killarney Train/Bus station on first day and return on last day

  *On the other two evenings, your meal will be taken at a nearby restaurant or pub.

• Price Info.

  Where there are solo walkers, single supplements will apply at the rate of: £30.00 per night

  Where singles are walking as part of a larger group and are willing to share a Walk Pack: single room occupancy supplements will apply.

  Postage Overseas: £5.00 (Europe), £10.00 (Rest of the World) per walk pack

• Getting There

  By Air: There are flights from London (Stansted) direct to Kerry Airport with a bus/train connection to Killarney station.

  There are also more frequent flights to Dublin or Cork with an internal connecting flight to Kerry.

  By Rail: There are frequent trains running from Cork, Dublin and Kerry Airport to Killarney Train Station.      http://www.irishrail.ie/travel-information/killarney 

• Best Time to Travel

  This walk is feasible at any point of the year, but we would recommend avoiding winter. Winds can be especially forceful at this time of year near the coast, making progress along the route considerably harder.

  Expect intermittent periods of rainfall. Although weather conditions across Ireland are generally mild, the region is prone to changeable weather and cold winters. Kerry's position within the Gulf Stream means that the area is comparably more temperate than to the rest of Ireland, though the differences are not entirely significant.