All walks in County Kerry
38 routes. From Atlantic cliff walks to Ireland's highest summit. Filter by difficulty, region or type and pick the one that suits today.
Torc Waterfall & Mountain
Ireland's most photographed waterfall, then a steady climb to a summit with the whole sweep of the Killarney lakes at your feet.
Muckross Lake Loop
Flat lakeside circuit past Muckross House, Muckross Abbey and the Meeting of the Waters. Suits bikes and buggies — the classic Killarney day out.
Ross Island Loop
A wooded peninsula jutting into Lough Leane, with Bronze Age copper mines and a ruined castle. Easy, atmospheric, family-perfect.
The Gap of Dunloe
The high mountain pass between MacGillycuddy's Reeks and Purple Mountain. Jaunting cars, old stone bridges, and scenery that hasn't changed in a century.
Carrauntoohil via Devil's Ladder
Ireland's highest mountain at 1,038 m. A serious day out — exposed, weather-dependent, rewarding. Take a map and a mate.
Coomloughra Horseshoe
The classic Reeks circuit — Caher, Carrauntoohil and Beenkeragh, Ireland's three highest peaks, in one big day.
Purple Mountain
A quieter alternative to Carrauntoohil with views straight down into the Gap of Dunloe. Steep, bouldery, magnificent.
Mangerton Mountain & the Devil's Punchbowl
Wicklow-scale hill on Kerry's doorstep. The Devil's Punchbowl corrie lake sits like a bowl of ink near the top.
Strickeen (Little Reeks)
The little peak with a huge view. If Carrauntoohil is a stretch, this is your Reeks summit for the day.
The Old Kenmare Road
Historic drove road over the mountains between Killarney and Kenmare. Waterfalls, open moor, and one of Kerry's best full-day walks.
Hag's Glen
Flat-bottomed glacial valley at the foot of Carrauntoohil. Two dark tarns, Lough Callee and Lough Gouragh, and the full wall of the Reeks ahead.
Mount Brandon
Ireland's second-highest peak and the holiest mountain in the west. Pilgrim path up, massive Atlantic views down.
Slea Head Walking Loop
The coastal stretch between Ventry and Dunquin, taking in Fahan beehive huts, Coumeenoole Beach and the Blasket Islands dead ahead.
Mount Eagle
The westernmost mountain in Ireland. Summit views across the Atlantic to the Blaskets — the next stop is Boston.
Dunquin to Clogher Head
Dramatic cliff-edge walk past Dunquin Pier (of Ryan's Daughter fame) to Clogher Head — a Star Wars filming location.
Conor Pass High Point
Park at the top of Ireland's highest mountain pass and walk up to the twin loughs — the whole Dingle peninsula at a glance.
Great Blasket Island Loop
Take the ferry from Dunquin and walk the length of Great Blasket — abandoned village, grey seals, eagles overhead.
Inch Beach & Dune Walk
A five-kilometre sandbar with mountains behind and waves ahead. The Ryan's Daughter beach, still unspoilt.
Cnoc na dTobar
A pilgrim mountain above Cahersiveen with Stations of the Cross on the way up. 360-degree views of the Iveragh peninsula.
Bolus Head
Wild cliff-top walk with views straight out to the Skelligs. Old signal tower at the high point.
Bray Head, Valentia Island
Tower-topped headland with cliff-edge views across to the Skellig Ring and Puffin Island. Best walk on Valentia.
Rossbeigh Hill & Beach
A horseshoe beach 5 km long and a hill walk above it. On a clear day you can see the whole Dingle peninsula.
Knocknadobar
Another pilgrim peak — steeper than Cnoc na dTobar. Ancient pattern days still climbed by locals every summer.
Kenmare River Walk
Gentle tidal-river walk from Kenmare Pier. Seals, herons, and tea back in the town afterwards.
Sneem Sculpture Walk
Sculpture trail around the village of Sneem — a quiet break from the big mountain days on the Ring of Kerry.
Ballybunion Cliff Walk
Above-the-beach cliff walk with sea stacks, caves and a ruined castle. Ice-cream at the end is compulsory.
Tralee Bay Wetlands
Boardwalk and bird hides in a protected tidal wetland. Easy with kids, and surprising birdlife.
Listowel Writers' Walk
Town trail marking the houses and haunts of John B. Keane, Bryan MacMahon and the other Listowel writers.
Banna Strand
A long, flat Atlantic beach walk — historically the landing spot for Roger Casement in 1916, now a quiet walk with dunes and surf.
Kerry Way — Stage 1: Killarney → Black Valley
Out of Killarney, through Muckross and up the Old Kenmare Road to the Black Valley — a proper start to the Kingdom's long trail.
Kerry Way — Stage 2: Black Valley → Glencar
Under the wall of the Reeks via Bridia Valley and the Lack Road. Remote, spectacular, weather-dependent.
Kerry Way — Stage 3: Glencar → Glenbeigh
Over Windy Gap to the coast — first sight of the Atlantic, finishing at Rossbeigh strand.
Kerry Way — Stage 4: Glenbeigh → Cahersiveen
The long day. Mountain tracks and quiet lanes around Drung Hill to finish in Cahersiveen.
Kerry Way — Stage 5: Cahersiveen → Waterville
Coast and hill, ending in Waterville — Charlie Chaplin's favourite Kerry village.
Kerry Way — Stage 6: Waterville → Caherdaniel
A shorter day crossing the southern tip of the peninsula, past ancient ogham stones.
Kerry Way — Stage 7: Caherdaniel → Sneem
Coastal green roads and rolling hills — ending in the handsome village of Sneem.
Kerry Way — Stage 8: Sneem → Kenmare
The longest stage on the south side. Tidal crossings, oak woods, and Kenmare waiting with chowder and Guinness.
Kerry Way — Stage 9: Kenmare → Killarney
Back over the Old Kenmare Road into Killarney — completing Ireland's longest waymarked loop.
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