Walking the Kerry Way and Killarney National Park

Check into your B&B and then explore the town, choosing from one of its many
restaurants for dinner or enjoying some live music. *(Staying at Killarney
Lodge)*

Day 2

You'll get dropped off at Muckross House to start your walk. From here you'll
follow a road around the lake leading to Ireland's second highest waterfall,
Torc Waterfall, before climbing on the old Kenmare road, cutting through the
mountains. Keep your eye out for red deer. Crossing Windy Gap, you'll enjoy
wonderful views of Kenmare Bay, before a down and up into the lively village
of Kenmare, St Finian's Holy Well, located in the old part, is said to
contain healing properties.* (Staying at Rockcrest House B&B)*

Day 3

After a transfer to the tiny hamlet of Templenoe, you'll follow a series of
forest tracks passing C19 Dromore Castle to arrive on a beautiful trail along
the shores of Kenmare Bay. After crossing Blackwater Bridge you'll climb to a
low plateau with superb views, where you'll see fields of sheep and small
lakes, and the pretty church of Tahilla. Walking along a farm trail to the
outskirts of Sneem, you'll meet the Ring of Kerry road, cross it and follow
an old boreen up and down into the village. If you prefer to do the longer
day there is no transfer and you walk from the Lodge, picking up the Kerry
Way in Sneem. *(Staying at the Coomassig View B&B)*

Day 4

A shorter day today, offering an insight into the farming lifestyle as you
pass through a series of farms, fields full of sheep and friendly farmers who
are only too happy to stop and chat. Following an old 'butter road', you'll
admire the ruins of Kilcrohane Church and watch the landscape become more
rugged as you climb to enjoy stunning views down to the Wild Atlantic coast.
you'll then descend into the little village of Caherdaniel, once home to the
famous Irish liberator, Daniel O'Connell. Perhaps grab a drink in Freddie's
Bar whilst waiting for your transfer to Waterville (20mins), where you stay
for the next two nights.*(Staying at The Villa, Waterville)*

Day 5

After a transfer back to Caherdaniel, a short but scenic walk takes you on
country roads to a track that provides amazing views of the beach and leads
through one of Ireland's oldest natural woodland with oak, ash, holly and
birch trees. Once out of the woods you'll climb to be rewarded with wonderful
views over Ballinskelligs Bay, passing ancient burial grounds. Before
following the old 'butter road' back to Waterville, you'll pass the statue of
Charlie Chaplin, who liked to fish here. *(Staying at *The Villa,
Waterville*)*

Day 6

We'll take you to Mastergeehy to start your walk - or you can walk the whole
way if you would like on a sunny day when the views are tremendous. From here
you'll follow country lanes and climb up to a lovely plateau giving 360
degree views over the coast and inland. Another drop and climb leads you to
the town of Cahersiveen where you can enjoy a drink before heading to your
B&B. If you prefer you can walk from the hotel, it is a lovely walk with
views of Lough Currane, to arrive at Mastergeehy. *(Staying at Ring of Kerry
Hotel)*

Day 7

After a transfer to Deelis Bridge, you'll pick up an old C17 'stage coach'
mountain trail, passing the ruins of old Kells village and a panoramic view
of the old railway viaduct, soon to be a cycle greenway. After walking across
Windy Gap you'll be met with gorgeous views of the Dingle Peninsula with
Rossbeigh Strand and Inch Beach, famous for the film, Ryan's Daughter. You'll
finish with a forest trail through the fairy woods to Glenbeigh for your last
night, staying at the historic Towers Hotel, where the cast of Ryan's
Daughter stayed.* (Staying at The Towers Hotel)*

Day 8

We take you to Killarney Station for your onward journey, or perhaps enjoy
extra nights in Killarney to finish your trip.