The Kerry Way, County Kerry

The Kerry Way

At 215km, the Kerry Way is currently Ireland's longest signposted walking trail and also one of the most popular due to its outstanding natural beauty.

  • The Kerry Way, County Kerry
  • The Kerry Way, County Kerry

Whilst Kerry does boast the highest mountains in Ireland, the Kerry Way avoids the higher peaks and opts for the lower reaches of mountain ridges. Working its way through a variety of different landscapes and experiences, the trail starts and finishes in Killarney. Looping around the Iveragh Peninsula, the Kerry Way goes anti-clockwise, passing through some of the most isolated and dramatic countryside in the country. The Kerry Way can be divided into 21 sections, although it is quite common for people to walk the trail over several days/weeks, this can be extremely demanding. Our advice is to allow for some extra time, either by including rest days or decreasing the distance walked each day.

Download pdf 89 Kb

Need to know more?

Not what you're looking for? Go back to Walking Routes or explore  Walking Festivals

Add this page to

Finder

Find somewhere to stay, eat or find activities and events

Places to go

Click on the map to find out more about an area

Map EAST WEST NORTHERN IRELAND SOUTH

Explore larger map view

Walking Routes

Benone Strand

Boasting golden sands and great views, just make sure to look out for porpoises, seals and bird life around Behone Strand.

Westquarter Loop, Inishbofin

Step back in time on a trail around one of Ireland’s western islands.