Highlights
- Cycle the spectacular Ring of Kerry
- Discover the natural wonders of Killarney National Park
- Pedal to Molls Gap for views over the Three Lakes of Killarney
- Take a break for a beer with a local crowd in village pubs
Brief Itinerary
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Killarney & Short Cycle | Killarney National Park |
| Day 2 | Killarney to Glenbeigh | Glenbeigh |
| Day 3 | Glenbeigh to Caherciveen | Caherciveen |
| Day 4 | Caherciveen to Blackstones Bridge | Glencar |
| Day 5 | Blackstones to Kenmare | Kenmare |
| Day 6 | Kenmare to Killarney | Killarney National Park |
| Day 7 | Depart |
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Killarney & Short Cycle
Arrive in Killarney and check into your B&B. Pick up your bicycle and maps. If you have time, take the short circular ride to Killarney National Park, where you have the chance to see both the 15th-century Muckross Abbey and the 19th-century Muckross House with its wonderful gardens. Return to Killarney for your first overnight.
Day 2: Killarney to Glenbeigh
Leaving Killarney, cycle west along the foothills of Ireland’s highest mountain, Carrantuohill. You'll pedal around beautiful Caragh Lake before heading to the picturesque village of Glenbeigh, where you'll spend the night. The total distance for today's cycling trip is about 22 miles.
Day 3: Glenbeigh to Caherciveen
Heading west from Glenbeigh, today’s 16-mile route takes you to the peaceful shores of Kells Bay. From there, you'll continue west, finishing the day's cycle outside the town of Caherciveen overlooking Valentia Island.
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Day 4: Caherciveen to Blackstones Bridge
Today's 22-mile cycle takes you on one of the most glorious routes imaginable: an inland trip through the Inny Valley. As you wind your way through this wonderful landscape and over the legendary Ballaghisheen Pass, the views are majestic. Your day will finish on the banks of the Blackstones River, where you'll settle in for a night of home-cooked Irish food while relaxing to the sounds of rushing water.
Day 5: Blackstones to Kenmare
Continuing through the heartland of Kerry, enjoy views across the Brida Valley as you meander your way along quiet country roads to the spectacular Ballaghbeama Gap. Cycle through Irish peatland following the Blackwater River and looking out across Kenmare Bay. Your day’s adventure finishes in the beautiful town of Kenmare, where a range of restaurants and pubs are options for dinner. The ride's distance is about 25 miles in total.
Day 6: Kenmare to Killarney
Today, cycle along backroads to the famous Molls Gap, with views over the spectacular Three Lakes of Killarney. Pedal through the Gap of Dunloe before returning to Killarney for the final night of the trip. After this last leg of the cycling journey (roughly 21 miles/34 km), you'll be ready to relax over dinner at a local pub.
Day 7: Depart
The trip comes to a close. Safe travels!
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