Offering a unique blend of natural, cultural and historical attractions across the longest of the Irish Waymarked trails, the Ring of Kerry is an outdoor haven for hikers, cyclists and ramblers alike. The luscious landscapes of County Kerry’s premier attraction were rock-carved over 10,000 years ago by the last Ice Age and, boasting everything from Iron Age forts and idyllic castles to some of the most beautiful beaches of the Atlantic along its 230 winding kilometres, the Kerry Way is a must-walk trail for any Irish-bound nature lover.
 
Stretching from Killarney to Kenmare – taking in Glenbeigh, Caherciveen, Waterville and Sneem along the way – the circular trail starts and finishes at ex-coaching inn, Kate Kearney's Cottage at the entrance to the Gap of Dunloe in Kilarney. Visitors will have chance to gaze upon the torrents of the 60ft Torc Waterfall, witness one of the earliest known forms of writing on the Ring of Kerry’s ancient Ogham Stones and marvel at momentous panoramas atop Ladies’ View.
 
The Blue Pool Nature Reserve provides opportunities for budding bird-watchers to witness Kingfishers feasting on trout, whilst See Bog Village, just before Glenbeigh, is home to a picture-postcard village of 6 traditional Irish thatched cottages. With an overwhelming amount of vistas to squeeze in during your stay, the best way to experience the Ring of Kerry and wider County Kerry region is through a reputable tour company such as Kerry Experience Tours. Many of the tours follow the Wild Atlantic Way, the longest defined coastal route in the world. The combination of ocean, islands, cliffs, mountains, villages and ancient treasures make the tours an exciting journey of discovery. 

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