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THE KERRY WAY ITINERARY AT A GLANCE DDaayy Travel / Activities 1 Hike Arrive in Killarney 2 Hike Killarney To Kenmare Transfer Hikers to Muckross & Luggage to Kenmare 3 Hike Templenoe To Sneem Transfer from Kenmare to start of hike & Luggage to Sneem 4 Hike Sneem To Caherdaniel Luggage Transfer to Caherdaniel 5 Hike Caherdaniel To Waterville Luggage Caherdaniel - Waterville 6 Hike Waterville To Caherciveen Luggage transfer to Cahersiveen (optional transfer for hikers to Mastergeehy - to shorten hike) 7 Hike Caherciveen To Glenbeigh Transfer luggage from Cahersiveen to Glenbeigh - optional hikers to Foilmore 8 Hike Depart Glenbeigh THE KERRY WAY One of the oldest, longest and most beautiful of all the Walking Trails in Ireland, the Kerry Way boasts 214kms of magnificent scenery that rivals any hike in the world. It is a magical place to discover on foot, from rugged cliffs to golden beaches, small villages, green pastures, peat bogs and always picturesque mountain ranges in sight. Hiking the Kerry Way allows you to see the “real” Ireland, away from crowds and only the sounds of nature to accompany you. This area was first settled around 300 BC by the people of Ciar – an early Celtic Tribe, and your holiday will immerse you in almost 10,000 years of dramatic history. Come and discover this region of Kerry known as the Iveragh Peninsula or more famously “The Ring of Kerry” & you will wonder why it has taken you so long to discover such an idyllic part of the world. This holiday begins & ends in Killarney and takes you to the eastern highlights of this trail. DAY 1, HIKE ARRIVE IN KILLARNEY Arrive in Killarney – the popular town renowned for its three magnificent lakes in the heart of Kerry. On arrival at your first guesthouse, your host/ hostess will give you your detailed information pack. They will also be able to suggest some of the many local restaurants or pubs for food and possibly music. Access for this holiday can be from Dublin, Cork or Shannon Airports with bus and/or train connections available to Killarney all year round. DAY 2, HIKE KILLARNEY TO KENMARE You will be transferred to the start of your hike at the magnificent Muckross House & Gardens - about 5km outside Killarney. From here you will start following the Kerry Way past Torc Waterfall, across Killarney National Park & through Esknamucky Glen to the heritage town of Kenmare. This is a glorious hike, giving you an opportunity to see or hear some of Ireland’s native red deer as you hike through the National Park. Overnight in Kenmare. Walk Details: Approx. Distance – 20.0km | Height gain - 689m | Height loss -710m | Max Height - 321 m | Min Height - 9m. Terrain: Mountain tracks, board walks and green roads. Can be wet underfoot – boots essential. DAY 3, HIKE TEMPLENOE TO SNEEM A taxi will transfer you from Kenmare to the start of your hike at the little village of Templenoe. From here, you follow the Kerry Way west to the award winning village of Sneem. This hike takes you along the shores of Kenmare Bay, with views south to the Beara Peninsula and the Caha Mountains. Overnight in Sneem. Walk Details: Distance: 19.90kms. Approx. Max. Height: 300m. Forest tracks, some road walking, mountain tracks and country lanes. Boots essential. DAY 4, HIKE SNEEM TO CAHERDANIEL Continue hiking from the village of Sneem, following an old ‘butter road’ to the little village of Caherdaniel – once home of our famous "Liberator" – Daniel O’Connell. The views across the Beara Peninsula and out to the Atlantic Ocean are fantastic. Overnight in Caherdaniel. Walk Details: Approx. Distance – 17.25km (option of 34km) | Height gain -473m | Height loss - 450m | Max Height - 195m | Min Height - 9m. Terrain: Country lanes, grass tracks, Rocky Mountains and some road walking. Boots essential. DAY 5, HIKE CAHERDANIEL TO WATERVILLE Continuing from the village of Caherdaniel, you hike around and above the coast to reach the village of Waterville. Enjoy glorious coastal views out towards the Skellig Islands and Ballinskelligs Bay. Overnight in Waterville. Walk Details: Approx. Distance – 16km | Height gain - 379m | Height loss -405m | Max Height - 240m | Min Height - 0m Terrain: Rocky and grass tracks, mountain tracks and bogland and some road walking. Boots essential. DAY 6, HIKE WATERVILLE TO CAHERCIVEEN From Waterville, you will be driven a short distance to the starting point of today’s walk at Mastergeehy. From here you will be hiking along the Kerry Way in a easterly direction to the town of Caherciveen. This walk takes you across the tip of the peninsula with views north over the Dingle Peninsula and south to Kenmare Bay. Overnight in Caherciveen. Walk Details: Approx. Distance – 24km | Height gain - 943m | Height loss -933m | Max Height - 362m | Min Height - 10m. Terrain: Grass mountain tracks with some rocky sections. Gravel tracks and some road walking. Boots essential. DAY 7, HIKE CAHERCIVEEN TO GLENBEIGH Today’s hike takes you from the town of Caherciveen along the northern shores of the Iveragh Peninsula to the little village of Glenbeigh. This section of the Kerry Way follows an old 17th Century “Stage Coach” route and gives spectacular views across to the Dingle Peninsula. You will pass through old deserted villages which were once busy centres of activity, trading with passengers on the old stage coaches. Overnight in Glenbeigh. Walk Details: Approx. Distance – 24km | Height gain - 689m | Height loss -681m | Max Height - 330 m | Min Height - 13m. Terrain: Grass mountain tracks with some rocky sections. Gravel tracks and road walking. Boots essential. DAY 8, HIKE DEPART GLENBEIGH After your final breakfast and farewell you follow your own arrangements for your onward journey. There is a public bus service from Glenbeigh that will take you back to Killarney where you can avail of excellent train & bus services. If required, we will happily arrange a private transfer for you at a small additional cost. (Please note the bus from Glenbeigh departs at 08:05 or 12.20 and takes 50 mins to Killarney. It does NOT operate on Sundays or Public Holidays). OPTIONAL EXTRA DAYS DDaayy 22,, CCaarrrraauunnttoooohhiill HHiikkee - Take an extra day to climb Ireland’s highest mountain?? While staying in Killarney or in Glencar this option is available to you as a Guided hike. This is an amazing hike that is both tough and rewarding. Feast your eyes upon the most amazing scenery of wild and untouched landscapes, as your Guide ensures you use the safest routes for the weather on your chosen day. DDaayy 22,, LLaakkeess ooff KKiillllaarrnneeyy & tthhee OOlldd KKeennmmaarree RRooaadd - Take an extra day to see Killarney at its best – its hills and lakes. Enjoy more time around this stunning location & hike to Ross Castle, the 15th century seat of the O’Donoghue Clan. From here, you can take a spectacular boat ride through the Three Lakes of Killarney and the Meeting of the Waters to reach Lord Brandon’s Cottage. From there a glorious hike takes you along an old Mass Path on the shores of the Upper Lake to reach Galways’ Bridge. You then follow the Old Kenmare Road under Torc Mountain and return to Killarney for your overnight. WWaallkk DDeettaaiillss:: AApppprrooxx.. DDiissttaannccee – 1155..0000kkmm | HHeeiigghhtt ggaaiinn - 448844mm | HHeeiigghhtt lloossss - 447799mm | MMaaxx HHeeiigghhtt - 228899mm.. TTeerrrraaiinn:: RRoocckkyy & ssoommeettiimmeess wweett & mmuuddddyy ttrraacckkss & rrooaadd wwaallkkiinngg.. BBooaatt rriiddee oonn ssmmaallll ooppeenn bbooaatt aaccrroossss llaakkeess ttaakkeess aapppprrooxx.. 11..55 hhoouurrss.. DDaayy 77,, HHiikkee BBeeeenntteeee LLoooopp - Cahersiveen is often described as “the town that climbs the mountain and looks down on the sea”. Spend an extra day here to enjoy a magnificent looped hike around Beentee Mountain. Leaving the town centre, you follow an old Mass Path onto the lower slopes of Beentee with glorious views down to Valentia Harbour. Following beside some forestry, you climb more steeply as you ascend the ridge on the south of the mountain. Following in a north westerly direction, you reach the summit of Beentee (376m) to enjoy superb views across Valentia Island, Cahersiveen & Dingle Bay. Descending north, you will have spectacular views of the town, the harbour & the marina. W a l k D e t a i l s : D i s t a n c e : 9 . 0 k m s . H e i g h t G a i n : 4 6 0 m | H e i g h t L o s s : 4 6 3 m | M a x H e i g h t : 3 5 9 m . T e r r a i n : R o c k y a n d s o m e t i m e s w e t & m u d d y t r a c k s w i t h s o m e r o a d w a l k i n g . B o o t s e s s e n t i a l . WHAT'S INCLUDED TRIP DETAILS RESERVATIONS Reservations to be made through our booking page at www.irelandwalkhikebike.com CANCELLATIONS Should you need to cancel, cancellation charges will be imposed. These are calculated from the day written notification is received by the company or our agent as a percentage of the total tour price, including surcharges as follows: More than 56 days from start date: Deposit only 35 to 55 days from start date: 30% 15 to 34 days from start date: 50% 14 days to departure day: Nil Refund ALL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE IN WRITING BY POST OR E-MAIL. PAYMENT CONDITIONS A deposit of €150.00 per person is required at the time of booking. Balancing payments are then required no less that 8 weeks prior to the holiday start date.