IRELAND

Cycling Ring of Kerry

8 DAYS

This cycling trip takes you around the famous Ring of Kerry, one of the most spectacular routes in Ireland, famous for its coastal and mountainous scenery. Get inspired by wind-swept cliffs, still lakes, lost valleys and numerous beautiful beaches. 

You will receive detailed route description and maps on Day 1 of the tour. The notes below are designed to give you an idea of each cycling day.

Day 1.    Arrival in Killarney

Overnight in Killarney.

Day 2.    Killarney to Glenbeigh (49km/31 miles)

This days cycle takes you through the Beaufort Valley and onto the isolated valley of Glencar where you stop for lunch.  In the afternoon you cycle along the shores of Caragh Lake and onto the seaside village of Glenbeigh. Overnight in Glenbeigh.

Day 3.    Glenbeigh to Waterville (46km/28 miles, distance with optional cycle included 67km/42 miles)

This days cycle takes you along the shores of Dingle Bay with great views to the Dingle Peninsula and onto the market village of Caherciveen where you can have a lunch. In the early afternoon you have the option of doing a longer cycle taking in Valentia Island, which is connected to the mainland by ferry and a bridge.

The afternoon cycles takes you to the seaside village of Waterville. Overnight in Waterville for 2 nights.

Day 4.    Rest Day in Waterville

A day at leisure. Optional cycling routs are available. 

Day 5.    Waterville to Sneem  (48km/30 miles)

Today’s cycle takes you through Coomakista Pass, which is one of the best viewing points in Ireland with magnificent views over Kenmare and the Atlantic Ocean. Lunch stop either in Derrynane House, which is the home of the Irish Liberator Daniel O’Connell or in the small village of Caherdaniel.

After lunch you cycle along the coast to the beautiful village of Sneem. Overnight in Sneem.

Day 6.    Sneem to Killarney  (45km/28 miles, distance with optional cycle included 61km/38 miles

Today’s cycle takes you inland and off the main Ring of Kerry road. The highlights of the cycle are Molls Gap where you can stop for lunch. From here to Killarney you will see the spectacular Lakes of Killarney. Stopping at Ladies View is a must. On route to Killarney you will pass Torc Waterfall and Muckross House.  

If you want to lengthen today’s cycle you can detour to the heritage town of Kenmare.  Overnight in Killarney for 2 nights.

Day 7.    Killarney to Black Valley  (24km/15 miles or 56km/35 miles)

This cycle takes you through the dramatic Gap of Dunloe and into the remote Black Valley. You have the option of cycling down to the edge of the lakes and taking a boat through the 3 Lakes of Killarney or continuing to cycle into Killarney.

Day 8.    Killarney and departure

Breakfast and departure.

SUMMARY

Inclusions:

NOTE: We recommend that the travelers bring their own helmets and raingear for comfort and hygiene purposes

Start and Finish: Killarney

Accommodation: Comfortable accommodation with private facilities. Due to the isolated nature of some of our locations, the en-suite accommodation may not be available on some nights of the trip  

Trip Grade:  Moderate

Dates:  Every Saturday from May to September

Land Cost:  US$ 1,345 (per person, based on two persons sharing accommodation)

Airport Transfers:

Shannon airport to Kerry at 11.00 and 16.00 on Saturdays from the information point in the arrivals hall.  Return transfer arrives at Shannon airport at 11.00 on Saturdays.

Kerry airport to your accommodation between 11.00 and 17.00 hours on Saturdays. Return transfer arrives at Kerry airport at 11.00 hours on Saturdays.

Travelers who cannot make these transfer times should make their own way to the accommodation.  Arrangements can be made for taxi transfers but at the traveler’s own expense.

Note: Please note that all itineraries and prices are subject to change.