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Walking the Kerry Way

Iveragh Peninsula from Killarney, including Carrauntoohill and Skellig Michael

ISBN

9781786312167

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Published

15 Aug 2024

Edition

First

Pages

144

Size

17.20 x 11.60 x 1.00cm

Weight

170g

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Guide to Ireland's 190km Kerry Way. Described anti-clockwise from Killarney, the circular route is presented in 10 stages and offers view of Killarney National Park and the Beara and Dingle peninsulas. Optional side trips include Carrauntoohill, Skellig Michael and Valentia Island.

Seasons

With a mild temperate climate and lower elevations, spring, summer, and autumn are the best seasons to enjoy the Kerry Way. The nicest weather tends to be in June, July and August, with the least amount of rain – although wet weather is possible year round; the shoulder seasons are cooler and wetter.

Centres

Killarney, Black Valley, Glencar, Glenbeigh, Cahersiveen, Waterville, Caherdaniel, Sneem, and Kenmare

Difficulty

The Kerry Way is suitable for most walkers, provided you adapt your itinerary to your level of fitness. There are a few more strenuous parts initially going through the passes between the mountains but once beyond the mountains the coastal section is generally flatter.

Must See

Ross Castle, Killarney National Park, Muckross House and gardens, Muckross Abbey, Torc Waterfall, Carrauntoohil – Ireland's highest peak, Skellig Micheal Island, Transatlantic Cable Museum, Derrynane House and Park, Cahergall and Staigue stone forts

ISBN

9781786312167

Availability

Published

15 Aug 2024

Edition

First

Pages

144

Size

17.20 x 11.60 x 1.00cm

Weight

170g

Overview

A guidebook to walking Ireland’s Kerry Way. Covering 190km (117 miles), this circular route from Killarney takes around 10 days to hike and is suitable for walkers of most abilities.

The route is described anti-clockwise in 10 stages of between 13 and 25km (8–16 miles). Also included are a number of side-trips in the area, including an ascent of Carrauntoohil (Ireland’s highest mountain), the Cnoc na dTobar pilgrim’s path and a marine landing on UNESCO-listed Skellig Michael.

1:50,000 maps included for each stage
Handy route summary tables and accommodation listings help you plan your itinerary
Refreshment and accommodation information given for each trek stage
Advice on planning and preparation
GPX files available to download

Table of Contents

CONTENTS

Map key

Overview map

Route summary table

Stage facilities table

Introduction

A hidden jewel in the Emerald Isle

Using this guide

Planning your walk

The route

When to go

Travel to and from the Kerry Way

Accommodation

Food and drink

Trek planning and baggage transfer services

What to pack

Money matters

Travel insurance

Physical fitness

Side trips

Planning day by day

Climate and weather

Maps and apps

Waymarking and paths

Language

Phone and Wi-Fi

The Ring of Kerry

Iveragh Peninsula transport

Laundry

Ticks and midges

Emergencies

About the region

Geology

Plants and wildlife

History

Visiting Killarney

The Kerry Way

Day 1 Killarney to Black Valley

Day 2 Black Valley to Glencar

Side trip Carrauntoohill ascent

Day 3 Glencar to Glenbeigh

Day 4 Glenbeigh to Cahersiveen

Side trip Skellig Michael marine landing

Side trip Tetrapod Trackway

Side trip Transatlantic Cable Station Museum

Side trip Cnoc na dTobar (Knocknadobar) – Kerry’s pilgrim path

Day 5 Cahersiveen to Waterville

Day 5A Cahersiveen to Caherdaniel via inland variant

Day 6 Waterville to Caherdaniel

Day 7 Caherdaniel to Sneem

Day 8 Sneem to Blackwater Bridge

Day 9 Blackwater Bridge to Kenmare

Day 10 Kenmare to Killarney

Appendix A Accommodation list

Appendix B Useful contacts

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By John Raffaldi

Washington State based, John Raffaldi has been a licensed guide and pursued outdoor adventures throughout the world, ranging from long distance walks to SCUBA diving. He has walked extensively throughout Europe, covering several thousand miles, predominantly off the beaten path, with his wife Lynn.

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