Day 1. Arrival
Arrive at accommodation in Glenbeigh. Evening
dinner at 18:30 hrs followed by briefing. |
Day 2. The Kerry Way (Glenbeigh
to Kells) - Distance: 17km/10.5miles - Ascent:
300m/1,000ft
The first day's walking takes you on an early Christian
route and medieval coaching road from Glenbeigh to
Kells with detours to view archaeological artifacts
and spectacular views across Dingle Bay and out to
the Atlantic Ocean.
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Day 3. Knocknadobar
- Distance: 10.5km/6.5miles - Ascent: 700m/2,300ft
Views of the Atlantic Ocean and Dingle Bay are enlarged
on a mountain walk. Knocknadobar (Cnon na d'Tobar,
the hill of wells) was a pagan mountain. Now you can
follow the stations of the cross to the canon's cross
near the summit. A spur of the Kerry Way descends
to Kells Cove where a refreshing swim could be an
appropriate way to end the day. Transfer along the
Ring of Kerry to the village of Caherdaniel with overnight
in Caherdaniel. |
Day 4. Great Skelling Island
- Distance: 1.6km/1miles(steep) Ascent 180m/600ft
The pilgrim theme is continued as we take a boat trip
to a world heritage site, the monastic island of Scelig
Mhichil, dedicated like so many other isolated hermitages
to St. Michael. We pass the international gannetry
of Little Skellig. Overnight in Caherdaniel. We have
not included the price of visiting the Skelligs as
this is a weather dependent trip. There will be a
charge of €35 per person for the trip.
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Day 5. The Kerry Way & Caherdaniel/Derrynane
- Distance & Ascent: optional
You can enjoy a choice of walks - on the Blue Flag
Derrynane Beach, through Derrnane National Park or
the gardens of Derrynane hour. A longer walk on a
mass (or perhaps smugglers) path allows views from
a higher level, as you return to Caherdaniel on the
butter road leg of the Kerry Way. Overnight in Caherdaniel. |
Day 6. The Kerry Way (Caherdaniel
to Sneem) - Distance: 17km/10.5miles Ascent
350m/1,150ft
You can return to walking the old coach road, a continuation
of the butter route linking the picturesque villages
of Caherdaniel and Sneem. There are spectacular views
across the island-studded Kenmare Bay to the Beara
peninsula. A detour to, and pick up at the pre-historic
stone fort of Staigue is possible. Transfer along
the Ring of Kerry with an overnight in Killarney. |
Day 7. Killarney National Park
- Distance: 6km/3.75miles Ascent: reasonable level
A variety of experiences await you on your final day.
A walk on Ross Island introduces you to copper mining
dating from prehistory. A short boat trip to Innisfallen
Island allows exploration of its monastic ruins. The
boat drops us near 15th century Muckross Friary, to
be explored before a short walk on the Kerry Way to
the 19th century Muckross House, its Gardens and Tea
Shop. Overnight in Killarney. Farewell Dinner. |
| Day 8. Departure Day. |
GRADE:  |
Moderate walks of 6-10 miles
(16-18Km) with gradual ascents of up to 2300ft
(700m) approx. |
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| *Note that, for weather or other reasons, on occasion
the guide may have to change the sequence of walks
or the walks themselves. |
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