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The Kerry Way can be done in any direction and be started at any stage. " Teaser" options for individual stages would especially make sense when staying in Black Valley (with a variety of more walks), at Lough Acoose, Glencar (with the option to climb Ireland's highest mountain), in Waterville (with the option of a 30 kms Kerry Way Loop) and in Sneem (with two new additional Loop Walks as part of the Kerry Way Net)
180 - 210 kms
(7-9 days of walking)
If you have just a few days take only the most beautiful stages between Killarney and Glenbeigh (60 kms, 3-5 days), the Loop between Caherdaniel and Waterville or, when walking the opposite direction, the stages between Sneem and Waterville (each of these options about 30 kms in 2 days)
SouthWestWalks Ireland creates walking holidays on the Kerry Way and elsewhere in Ireland with your enjoyment in mind. Each programme is geared towards that goal - a comfortable, enjoyable and quality walking holiday where the centre of attention is the walker. If you want a walking holiday “unique” to you... just ask! [more...]
The walk is easy to moderate on most parts and in dry conditions, but can get demanding on wet and muddy ground. Some excursions/additional walking options mentioned in the text on the following pages can also be very demanding. Short portions of the Kerry Way unfortunately follow major roads which are narrow and very busy. Extra care is needed there.
Suits only well equipped and well prepared walkers! Rain gear and waterproof hiking boots are essential. As the track is not always clearly visible it is strongly recommended to bring good topographical Maps (see below) and a GPS device (incl. spare batteries!). Mobile phone reception is not always available!
Click here (Right click > save linked content to...) for a GPX Track map (2.2 mb!)
Use at your own discretion!
Sections of the Kerry Way on WIKILOC - click here
Use at your own discretion!
Ordnance Survey Ireland no.78 & no. 83
All the recommended B&Bs on the following pages are prepared for walkers and provide luggage transfer, transport, lunch packages, evening meals, drying facilities!
Bus Transport (Bus Eireann) is available from the villages on the Ring of Kerry to/from Killarney and Kenmare. Most of the B&B owners of the mentioned B&Bs will pick you up on a pre arranged location on the walk.