Adventourus Active Vacations

7 day Independent tour

All the treks start in the colourful bustling town of Kenmare, yet within minutes you are alone in the wild beauty of Beara. You walk past loughs and rivers with views across the fjord-like Kenmare River to the mountains of Iveragh. As you penetrate the peninsula the rugged rocky mountains that make up the spine of Beara vie for your attention with the ever-widening seascapes. The villages of Lauragh, Eyeries and Allihies provide overnight stops. From Allihies you trek through the old copper mines across the mountains to Castletownbere, an attractive fishing port overlooking Bear Island and Bantry Bay. You can take the ferry out to Bear Island and enjoy walking out to the lighthouse and past disused fortifications including the Napoleonic signal tower with great views to the mainland on both sides of Bantry Bay

Taxi transfers can be arranged from Killarney, Kerry Airport or Cork Airport.
B&B in Kenmare

Walk out on quiet lanes and across farmland, passing loughs to Tuosist.
Pub B&B in Tuosist (non ensuite rooms)

Day 3: Tuosist - Lauragh (14.5 km)

Walk along lanes and then across a pass through the hills gradually getting enclosed within the mountains. B&B just outside Lauragh, dinner included tonight.

Walk along paths and lanes through rolling pastures
B&B in Eyeries, dinner included tonight

Follow an old green road through the hills and down past the old copper mines.
3 Star guesthouse in Allihies

Walk though a mountain pass and descend the south side of the peninsula to the fishing port, Castletownbere, passing an old stone circle en route. B&B in Castletownbere

Take the morning ferry out across to Bear Island and follow paths out to the southern shore and up to the Signal Tower with superb views overlooking Bantry Bay
B&B in Castletownbere

After breakfast your tour comes to an end, and you may begin your journey home. We would also be more than happy to extend your stay in Europe.

PRICE & DETAILS

Price & Schedule

DEPARTURE DATES:

Daily from spring through fall

- 7 nights B&B accommodation (a mixture of guesthouses and hotels). All rooms have an ensuite bathroom

- 5 packed lunches + 2 dinners in Lauragh & Eyeries

- Luggage transfer between your accommodation stops

- Full route details with a map of the tour

MODERATE: Routes of medium difficulty on good trails and paths. Daily walking distance up to 6 hours. Good fitness level is required for some parts as you walk up to 17 km with hills. Good hiking gear is required.