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Kerry Way - Short
7 days
T2 trails
Distance: More than 20 km / 12 mi per day
250 - 500 m / 820 - 1640 ft ascent per day
> Complete a part of the Kerry Way in 7 days (5 stages)
> Enjoy the beauty of Ireland
> Accommodation before & after is included
With just over 1000 meters, the Carrauntoohil, Ireland’s highest mountain, isn’t exactly a highlight. But what Ireland lacks in height, it more than makes up for in rough natural beauty. One of the best ways to experience this is by walking the Kerry Way, a circular walking route of approximately 214 kilometers across the Iveragh Peninsula. This route starts and ends in Killarney. This is the walking alternative to the famous Ring of Kerry driving route, and passes through some of Ireland’s most spectacular scenery. Crossing mountains and valleys, passing lakes, old forests and wild bogs, the route comes with a lot of variety. From the cliffs and sandy beaches you can enjoy beautiful views over the many rocky islands. You pass numerous archaeological remains, giving the route a strong historical character.
The Kerry Way is 214 kilometers long, which is equal to 133 miles. This route is divided in 5 stages, starting in Killarney and ending in Waterville. Whether you are an experienced hiker or just starting out, the Kerry Way is for everyone.
Itinerary
Day
1
Arrival in Killarney
Today you will have to make your way to Killarney. In Killarney, you will spend the night at a hotel preparing for your Kerry Way adventure.
The Fairview Boutique Hotel (Killarney)
Day
2
Killarney to Black Valley
Duration: 06:24 h
Distance: 23.1 km / 14.4 mi
Ascent: 410 m / 1345 ft
Descent: 380 m / 1247 ft
The path leads you into country lanes and trails that run through Killarney National Park. The route passes the 18th -century Muckross manor house and continues on forest and hillside trails. The path leads you into the Black Valley and from this point, the ascent begins towards MacGillycuddy’s Range. The views become more and more spectacular and eventually you descent, back to the accommodation, in the middle of the Black Valley.
Black Valley Lodge (Black Valley)
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3
Black Valley to Glencar
Duration: 06:34 h
Distance: 23.3 km / 14.5 mi
Ascent: 590 m / 1936 ft
Descent: 570 m / 1870 ft
The path continues through the impressive Black Valley. The tops of Braghabinnia Mountain and Carrauntoohil tower above you. The rough mountain terrain changes and now becomes wooded as the route circles Brassel Mountain. On the way to the Brida Valley, the terrain gets rougher again and the route runs along Cummeenduff Lake, located on the southern edge of the MacGillycuddy’s Range. After this, you go into the Ballycullane Valley and descend to Glencar.
The Climber's Inn (Glencar)
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