Overview
The Kerry Way is a long-distance trail in County Kerry, Ireland. It is a 214-kilometre long circular trail that begins and ends in Killarney. It is typically completed in 8 to 10 days.
Description
The Kerry Way is the relaxed and unhurried walking version of the world-famous Ring of Kerry driving route. It follows a similar, but more beautiful route around the peninsula, it brings you closer to nature and the beauty of the Irish landscape, and it allows more time to appreciate the magnificent surroundings.
The landscape the route passes through is very varied, from the Lakes of Killarney to high and remote mountain moorland. The route follows a mixture of terrain from roads to boardwalks to forest paths. You will pass through forests, around bays and over summits, all while surrounded by some of Ireland’s most evocative scenery.
You will also get good views of the McGillycuddy’s Reeks, where Ireland’s highest mountains, Carrauntoohil and Caher, tower over the route west of Black Valley. The return leg passes along the startlingly contrasting semi-tropical south coast. Along this section, you will encounter much different flora than the northern coast of the peninsula, such as palm trees – which are not a common sight in Ireland!