Ring of Kerry: Quintessential Ireland

by Tripsite
Region
Kerry County
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

The Ring of Kerry is a scenic route that loops around the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland. By bicycle, you go deep into stunning landscapes. From rugged cliffs, golden beaches, quaint villages, lush pastures, peat bogs, and ever-present, picturesque mountain ranges, the beauty unfolds at every turn. This is Ireland! On this self-guided tour, you decide your level of accommodation: standard or premium. Whatever you choose, from bespoke guesthouses to century-old heritage hotels, there is nothing quite like Irish hospitality. This is your journey, your story. And when your cycling exploration is over, the words of Oscar Wilde, the eminent Irish playwright, poet, and author, resonate beautifully: "Memory is the diary we all carry about with us." This tour is unforgettable!

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Tralee, 18 mi. (29 km)

18 km 200 m

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Arrival in Tralee, 18 mi. (29 km)

Day 2: Tralee - Glenbeigh, 30 mi. (49km)

30 km 530 m

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Tralee - Glenbeigh, 30 mi. (49km)

Day 3: Glenbeigh - Cahersiveen, 22 mi. (37 km)

22 km 200 m

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Glenbeigh - Cahersiveen, 22 mi. (37 km)

Day 4: Valentia Island, loop rides, or rest day, 30 mi. (49 km)

30 km 400 m

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Valentia Island, loop rides, or rest day, 30 mi. (49 km)

Day 5: Cahersiveen - Sneem, 32 - 36 mi. (51 - 58 km)

36 km 850 m

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Cahersiveen - Sneem, 32 - 36 mi. (51 - 58 km)

Day 6: Sneem - Kenmare, 20 mi. (32 km)

20 km 415 m

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Sneem - Kenmare, 20 mi. (32 km)

Day 7: Kenmare - Killarney, 30 mi. (47 km)

30 km 626 m

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Kenmare - Killarney, 30 mi. (47 km)

Day 8: Departure

Departure

Day 1: Arrival in Killarney, 12 mi. (20 km)

12 km 200 m

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Arrival in Killarney, 12 mi. (20 km)

Day 2: Killarney - Glenbeigh, 32 mi. (53km)

32 km 408 m

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Killarney - Glenbeigh, 32 mi. (53km)

Day 3: Glenbeigh - Cahersiveen, 22 mi. (37 km)

22 km 200 m

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Glenbeigh - Cahersiveen, 22 mi. (37 km)

Day 4: Valentia Island, loop rides, or rest day, 30 mi. (49 km)

30 km 400 m

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Valentia Island, loop rides, or rest day, 30 mi. (49 km)

Day 5: Cahersiveen - Sneem, 32 - 36 mi. (51 - 58 km)

36 km 850 m

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Cahersiveen - Sneem, 32 - 36 mi. (51 - 58 km)

Day 6: Sneem - Kenmare, 20 mi. (32 km)

20 km 415 m

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Sneem - Kenmare, 20 mi. (32 km)

Day 7: Kenmare - Killarney, 30 mi. (47 km)

30 km 626 m

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Kenmare - Killarney, 30 mi. (47 km)

Day 8: Departure

Departure

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

B&B

What's Included

Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Kerry County

A dedicated guide for this region is not available yet.