 This 8 or 5 day walking tour of southwest Ireland is based in the delightful coastal village of Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry. Walk directly from your guesthouse on 2 days on the Kerry Way, on old coach and butter roads by the Atlantic Ocean overlooking Dingle Bay. Discover the wild valleys of mid-Kerry and Killarney National Park. Relax and unwind with the superb views, unique flora and fauna and a landscape imbued with folklore. Enjoy the craic (fun) of Irish music in the local pubs.
Glenbeigh (Gleann Beithe - Valley of the Birch trees) is a beautiful vibrant village situated by the Atlantic Ocean, at the foot of the mountains of the Iveragh peninsula, on the Ring of Kerry. Walk on the 6 miles of golden, blue flag beach of Rossbeigh, while breathing in the fresh Atlantic sea air. The town has great pubs and restaurants where you will have the opportunity to hear traditional Irish music or even partake in some dancing! Situated on the Kerry Way walking route you can walk from your guesthouse on two days.
Go Ireland Walking Lodge Accommodation
Your accommodation for the week is in Kerry Ocean Lodge, Go Irelands quality 20-bedroom walking lodge, based in the centre of Glenbeigh with every walkers need catered for. Every room has a TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities and private bathroom. There is also free internet access, free laundry facilities and private parking.
What Your Guided Walk Includes:
- Seven nights in Irish Tourist Board approved guesthousebased on two adults sharing with private bathroom
- Full Irish breakfast on seven days
- Five/three packed lunches
- Six/four dinners
- Transfers to and from walks each day
- Experienced local guide throughout itinerary
- Notes and maps by Sean O Suilleabhain
- Go Ireland transfer from/to Kerry and Shannon Airports for a small supplement (Please see details below)
Tour Highlights:
- Glenbeigh - a picturesque, vibrant village by the Atlantic ocean
- Rossbeigh Beach - an award winning blue flag beach
- Killarney National Park - lakes, oak woods, waterfalls, bogland, native Irish Red Deer
- 19th century Muckross House (optional) and Gardens
- Mid Kerry's inland valleys and the Gap of Dunloe
- Spectacular coastal walk overlooking Dingle Bay
- Sub-tropical & unique flora, folklore, archaeology
- Optional boat trip to the Skelligs Islands (a monastic settlement from 600AD)
- Rock Art (4,000 years old)
Day 1 Arrival.
19.00 hrs. Dinner and welcome briefing with guide at guesthouse in Glenbeigh.
Day 2 Dooks Beach and Mountain
Distance: 12km/7.5miles Ascent: 50m/165ft
A gentle walk on road, bog road and beach allows you to experience a variety of habitats (blanket bog, sand dune, freshwater lake/stream and seashore) as well as to view peat cuttings. End the walk with a visit to Ireland's only Bog Village museum where you can see how people lived in olden days.
Day 3 The Kerry Way (Kells-Glenbeigh)
Distance: 17km/10.5miles Ascent: 300m/1,000ft
The first walk takes you on the early Christian route and medieval coaching road, with detours to view archaeological artefacts and 4,000-year-old rock art, views across Dingle Bay and a possible diversion to a beach for a swim in the Atlantic Ocean.
Day 4 The Kerry Way (Glenbeigh-Glencar)
Via Windy Gap - Distance: 13km/ 8miles Ascent 350m/1,150ft
Via Treanmanagh - Distance: 17km/10.5miles Ascent 300m/ 900ft
You walk from the seaside village of Glenbeigh, ascend gradually to circle Seefin Mountain and stroll downwards into the lush valley of the Caragh River in storied Glencar.
Day 5 Option/Rest Day
Today is an opportunity for you to "do your own thing". Your guide will give you the information you need to organise a sightseeing day trip if you wish, such as a bus tour of the Ring of Kerry or Dingle Peninsula, or a boat trip to the spectacular Skelligs Rocks. Alternatively you may opt to take a bus into Killarney , for a little retail therapy and to make the most of the pubs and restaurants in this vibrant town. Walk on the golden strands of the award winning blue flag beach of Rossbeigh.
Day 6 The Kerry Way (Black Valley) and the Gap of Dunloe
Bridia Valley to Gap of Dunloe - Distance: 16km/10miles Ascent: 400m/1,300ft
Derrycunnihy to Gap of Dunloe - Distance: 14km/8.75m Ascent: 200m/ 660ft
There is a choice of routes through the dramatic, ice-carved Black Valley, followed by a walk up and through the internationally known Gap of Dunloe.
 Day 7 Killarney National Park
Distance: 10.5km/6.5miles Ascent: 230m/ 750ft. Descent: 330m/1,100ft
Option extra: 12km/7.5miles
The final leg of the Kerry Way takes you into Killarney National Park - through ancient oak woods, along the Old Kenmare Road, with a descent beside the spectacular Torc Cascade and into the gardens of Muckross House (19th century mansion), with its welcoming teashop. Optional extended walk to visit to the ruins of Muckross Friary (15th century).
Day 8 Departure
General information on Go Ireland airport transfers
- Prices are per person and based on a minimum of 2 people per transfer.
- Please note that refunds are not provided for any unused portions of the transfer.
- All transfers must be confirmed at the time of booking with flight numbers and times for arrival and departure. Otherwise we will assume you are making your own way to the first nights accommodation
- Private taxis can also be arranged, at the clients own expense, should the Go Ireland transfer timetable or public transport not suit.
DUBLIN AIRPORT
Clients can fly into Dublin and can either get a train from Dublin Heuston Train Station in the city centre to Killarney (see http://www.irishrail.ie/) or they can fly with http://www.ryanair.com/ from Dublin to Kerry airport three times a day.
KERRY AIRPORT
http://www.ryanair.com/ fly everyday from Dublin, London Stansted, Luton and Frankfurt Hahn to Kerry.
http://www.aerarann.com/ fly from Manchester and Lorient, France to Kerry
Public transport
There is a great public bus system from Kerry airport to Killarney with up to 10 buses a day. You then get a bus from Killarney to Glenbeigh. See http://www.buseireann.ie/ for details.
Go Ireland transfers from Kerry airport
All Go Ireland transfers from/to Kerry airport to Glenbeigh will operate between 07.00 and 18.00 on Saturdays.
Kerry airport transfers run throughout the year.
Kerry airport to Glenbeigh 25 One way
SHANNON AIRPORT
Public transport
There is a frequent shuttle bus from Shannon airport to Limerick. You can then get a direct bus from Limerick to Killarney. Then a bus from Killarney to Glenbeigh. See http://www.buseireann.ie/ for details. We recommend that you arrive in Shannon in the morning to make the connections.
Go Ireland transfers from Shannon
All transfers from Shannon airport to Kerry will depart at 12.00 on Saturdays and arrive back at Shannon at 11.00 on Saturdays.
Shannon transfers run from 9 May to 3 October 2009.
Shannon airport to Glenbeigh 60 One way
Individual taxis can be arranged from the following airports (at client’s expense)
Maximum of 3 plus luggage per taxi
Single Return
Kerry airport to Glenbeigh €60 €120
Shannon airport to Glenbeigh €200 €400
Cork airport to Glenbeigh €180 €360
Group Tour Dates:
- April 25*
- May 9*, 23, 30
- June 13*, 20, 27
- July 4, 11*, 25
- August 1, 15, 22
- September 5, 12, 19*, 26
- October 10
* Solo dates only
These are exclusive dates for solo travellers, where there will be more single rooms available. The first 6 rooms booked are guaranteed a single room with no supplement. There will also be twin share option with someone of the same sex.
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