All the Kerry Way treks combine the stately
MacGillycuddy’s Reeks mountain range scenery with
stunning coastal views out across Dingle Bay. Starting in
the west of Kerry you have an opportunity to walk on the
beautiful Valentia Island before following old turf and
coaching roads through the villages of Glenbeigh and Glencar
to the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks. Walk over passes to
the Black Valley, around the Killarney Lakes and through
the National Park to Muckross House and Killarney.
Day 1 - Travel to Cahersiveen for the start of the holiday
Taxi transfers available on request from Killarney, Kerry
Airport or Cork Airport. There are many short walks in the
area.
Accomodation - B&B in Cahersiveen
Day 2 - Valentia Island
Walk down to the pier from the B&B and take the ferry
out to Valentia Island. Enjoy a coastal walk over the island
with glorious coastal views.
Accomodation - B&B in Cahersiveen
Day 3 - Filemore to Glenbeigh
Walk along quiet lanes before following an old coaching
road through the hills to Glenbeigh. There are opportunities
to follow over the top of the hill or take an easier option
around. (17 km, 420m ascent)
Accomodation - B&B in Glenbeigh
Day 4 - Rest day in Glenbeigh
The day is left free for you to explore the village and
environs. You can stroll out to the beach and explore the
sand spit nature reserve. You can go to the local stables
and go pony trekking or take a round of golf at the local
course...
Accomodation - B&B in Glenbeigh
Day 5 - Glenbeigh to Lough Acoose
Leave the village on quiet lanes before climbing a green
road up through the windy gap and then through forest and
alongside the river to Glencar. The final section follows
a quiet road up to the B&B overlooking Lough Acoose
and the MacGillycuddy's Reeks. (19km, 410m ascent)
Accomodation - B&B at Lough Acoose
Day 6 - Lough Acoose
to Black Valley
Walk around Lough Acoose before following an old pass out
of the glen and into the Bridia Valley. After a short section
along the valley floor a track leads up another pass through
MacGillycuddy's Reeks and into the Black Valley. (20 km,
430m ascent)
Accomodation - Farm B&B in the Black Valley
Day 7 - Black Valley to Killarney
Follow a quiet lane through the glen past the Gap of Dunloe
then enter the Killarney National Park and walk around the
Upper Lake and through the ancient oak forest. Then follow
the track through the mountains to the Torc Waterfall and
on to Muckross House and Killarney. (22.5 km, 360 ascent)
Accomodation - B&B in Killarney
Day 8 - Journey home
Tour price :
€670.00 per person sharing
Tour price includes:
Seven nights accommodation: A mixture of guesthouses, farmhouses
and country homes; all rooms have WC and shower ensuite.
All breakfast
Two dinners in Lough Acoose and Black Valley
Four packed lunches
Luggage transfer between your accommodation stops
Full route details with a map of the tour
Moderate
