Adventourus Active Vacations

7 day Independent tour

All the Kerry Way treks combine the stately MacGillycuddy’s Reeks mountain range scenery with stunning coastal views out across Dingle Bay. Starting in the west of Kerry you have an opportunity to walk on the beautiful Valentia Island before following old turf and coaching roads through the villages of Glenbeigh and Glencar to the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks. Walk over passes to the Black Valley, around the Killarney Lakes and through the National Park to Muckross House and Killarney.

Taxi transfers available on request from Killarney, Kerry Airport or Cork Airport.
Accomodation - B&B on the western edge of Cahersiveen

Walk down to the pier from the B&B and take the ferry out to Valentia Island. Enjoy a coastal walk over the island with glorious coastal views.
Accomodation - B&B on the western edge of Cahersiveen

Day 3: Filemore - Glenbeigh (19 km)

Walk along quiet lanes before following an old coaching road through the hills to Glenbeigh. There are opportunities to follow over the top of the hill or take an easier option around. (19 km, 420m ascent)
Accomodation - B&B in Glenbeigh

The day is left free for you to explore the village and environs. You can stroll out to the beach and explore the sand spit nature reserve. You can go to the local stables and go pony trekking or take a round of golf at the local course.
Accomodation - B&B in Glenbeigh

Leave the village on quiet lanes before climbing a green road up through the windy gap and then through forest and alongside the river to Glencar. The final section follows a quiet road up to the B&B overlooking Lough Acoose and the MacGillycuddy's Reeks. (19km, 310m ascent)
Accomodation - B&B at Lough Acoose

Walk around Lough Acoose before following an old pass out of the glen and into the Bridia Valley. After a short section along the valley floor a track leads up another pass through MacGillycuddy's Reeks and into the Black Valley. (18km, 320m ascent)
Accomodation - Farm B&B in the Black Valley

Follow a quiet lane through the glen past the Gap of Dunloe then enter the Killarney National Park and walk around the Upper Lake and through the ancient oak forest. Then follow the track through the mountains to the Torc Waterfall and on to Muckross House and Killarney. (22.5 km, 360 ascent)
Accomodation - 3 Star guesthouse on the edge of Killarney

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

- 2 packed lunches & 2 dinners in Lough Acoose and Black Valley

- Luggage transfer between accommodations

- Full route details with a map of the tour

EASY TO MODERATE: Routes of medium difficulty on good trails and paths. Daily walking distance up to 5 hours. Good fitness level is required for some parts as you walk up to 22 km with hills. Good hiking gear is required.