Kerry Way
Explore the Kerry Way at your own pace on a full-length self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Kerry Way
https://www.contours.co.uk/kerry-way
A circular walk visiting the mountains, woodlands and coastline of the Iveragh Peninsula.
From £1065 per person
This Kerry Way holiday option explores the entire trail, starting in Killarney and visiting the mountains, woodlands and coastline of the Iveragh Peninsula, as well as the famous Killarney National Park and the Muckross Estate.
This fantastic circular walk boasts unforgettable scenery, diverse terrain and insightful history at every turn, offering plenty of exciting discoveries for walkers of all interests. Those wanting to immerse themselves in Irish culture will want to consider the Kerry Way for a unique walking adventure.
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Exploring the pretty coastal towns of Kenmare, Sneem and Cahirciveen.
Spotting Ireland’s native red deer as you walk through the Killarney National Park.
Visiting the wonderful Victorian mansion of Muckross House in the Muckross Estate.
Enjoying the sense of remoteness and tranquillity as you walk through the wild mountain scenery of the Black Valley.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KERW1 | A circular trail beginning at Killarney | 9 days walking | £1065 |
Please be aware that the advertised distances below are based on the optional shortest days available when hiking. Optional taxi transfers are included on the mornings of Days 1, 2, 5 and 6 which cut out a short distance from the day to create the advertised distances.
Days 4 and 7 have high and low route alternatives, with our advertised distances below being for the shorter options for these two days.
To ensure that you are accommodated within close proximity of restaurants, cafes or pubs for your evening meal, our preferred itinerary for the Kerry Way does involve some short transfers. These are all pre-arranged and included in the cost of the holiday.
All information regarding transfers will be included in your holiday pack, but if you would like more information prior to booking, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please also keep in touch if you need further details regarding the full hiking route and daily distances without the optional transfers, or for more information on the high/low routes - we'll be very happy to assist.
Travel to Killarney where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Killarney to Kenmare. 12.5 miles (20km)
Kenmare to Sneem. 14.5 miles (23km)
Sneem to Caherdaniel. 12 miles (19km)
Caherdaniel to Waterville. 7.5 miles (12km)
Waterville to Caherciveen. 16 miles (25.5km)
Caherciveen to Glenbeigh. 12 miles (19.5km)
Glenbeigh to Glencar/Lough Acoose. 14 miles (22km)
Glencar/Lough Acoose to Black Valley. 11 miles (18km)
Black Valley to Killarney. 14.5 miles (23km)
Depart from Killarney after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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