Day 1 — Killarney to Kenmare via Moll's Gap
- Drive the south side of Killarney National Park to Kenmare. Stop at the Ladies' View for photographs.
- Short walk: the Old Kenmare Road — 5 km, historic, atmospheric.
- Stay: Kenmare. Dinner at Packie's.
4 nights · Iveragh Peninsula
Ring of Kerry in 4 Days
The classic Irish road trip, slowed down. Four nights on the Iveragh Peninsula, one new base each day, short walks at every stop. The Ring of Kerry as it should be done — on foot, not from a bus window.
25 km walking
Walking
4 nights
Length
Easy–Moderate
Grade
Day by day
The plan
Day 2 — Kenmare to Sneem
- Scenic coastal drive with stops at Parknasilla and Staigue Fort.
- Short walk: Sneem Sculpture Walk — 2 km village walk taking in the modern public art.
- Stay: Sneem village. Dinner at The Blue Bull.
Day 3 — Sneem to Cahersiveen via Waterville
- The south-west curve of the Ring. Stop at Derrynane Beach (Daniel O'Connell's house).
- Short walk: Bolus Head — dramatic cliffs, Skellig views.
- Stay: Cahersiveen. Trad session at Mike Murt's.
Day 4 — Cahersiveen to Glenbeigh, back to Killarney
- Morning: climb Knocknadobar for panoramic Kerry views (4 hours).
- Lunch at Ashe's in Kenmare.
- Afternoon: Drive back to Killarney via the Ring, stopping at Kerry Bog Village museum and Glenbeigh.
- Stay: Killarney. Final dinner at Quinlan's Seafood Bar.
Ready to book?
Let us book this trip for you
Tell us your dates and group size — we'll arrange accommodation at every stop, confirm the walks, and email you a ready-to-go PDF itinerary within one working day. No booking fee.
Book the Ring of Kerry trip