Wild Atlantic Way
The journey of a lifetime awaits along 2,500km of costal road on the Wild Atlantic Way. Pack your bags, leave the everyday behind you and get ready to embrace the best of the west.
Some of the towns, villages and islands to visit on the Kerry stage of the Wild Atlantic Way include Kenmare, Sneem, Waterville, Portmagee, Valentia Island, Skellig Islands, Beginish Island, Cahersiveen, Kells, Glenbeigh, Killorglin, Anascaul, Dingle, Blasket Islands, Tralee, Ballyheige, Ballybunion and Tarbert and Killarney is an ideal centre point for exploring all the attractions offered in these areas.
We will be delighted to welcome you & help you plan you tours of the Kerry stahe of the Wild Atlantic Way, offering a competive rate, comfortable accommodation & fabulous food.
The following is just a sample itinerary of the Attractions and ‘Things to See and Do’ on Kerry's Wild Atlantic Way route starting from Kenmare and ending in Tarbert with plenty more not mentioned here:
- Kenmare Harbour Tour, Old Kenmare Road, Star Watersports and a 4,000 year old stone circle
- The Kerry Way walking trail (130km) – the world’s best long hike
- Staigue and Loher Ancient Stone forts
- Derrynane House home of Daniel O'Connell
- Derrynane Blue Flag beach and Lough Currane Fishing in Waterville
- Bolus Head loop walk, Waterville village with its connection to Charlie Chaplin
- Ballinskelligs Blue Flag Beach and Castle,
- Skellig’s Chocolate factory
- Coomanaspig Mountain scenic viewing spot
- Valentia Island - Knightstown and Boat trip to the Skellig Islands
- Valentia Island - Skellig Experience Heritage Centre and kayak to Beginish Island
- Valentia Island - Bray Head walk, Blue Pool Natural Swimming Pool and Culoo Fishing Cliffs
- Valentia Island - Geokaun Mountain and Fogher Cliffs (600ft)
- Valentia Island - World famous Valentia Slate Quarry
- Valentia Island - 385 million year old Tetrapod footprints fossil
- Cahergal and Leacanabuaile Ancient Stone Forts, Beentee and Knocknadobar Mtn walks
- Rossbeigh Beach, Coomasaharn Loop Walk and view from Drung Hill Mtn.
- Killorglin - Puck Fair in August – Irelands Oldest Fair and Fishing in Caragh Lake
- Killarney: MacGillycuddy Reeks Mtns and Irelands highest Corrán Tuathail (1,039m) see below
- Killarney including The Gap of Dunloe, Killarney National Park, The Blue Pool, Muckross Abbey, Muckross House and Lakes, Ross Castle, Torc Waterfall
- Dingle: Inch Beach, Annascaul, Dingle Peninsula, Town and see the world famous dolphin Fungi
- Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium, Seal sanctuary and the great Play at Height Climbing Wall
- Ferry to unique Blasket Islands with amazing history, guided tour, walks, swimming and wildlife
- Gallarus 10th Century Oratory and Slea Head Coastal Drive
- Conor Pass scenic views and walks - drive Irelands highest mountain pass at over 400m
- Climb the unmissable Mt. Brandon Walk (952m), Sás Creek and Slieve Mish Mtn walks near Tralee
- See Tralee Bay from Brandon and walk on Irelands longest sandy beach at approx. 40km see below
- Tralee is Ireland’s family friendly capital. It has some of Irelands best beaches including Fenit, Banna, Kileltin and Derrymore. Also go visit the Aquadome, Playdium, Wetlands Centre, County Museum, Cinema, Tralee Town Park playground and cycle safely with kids in Ballyseedy woods
- Tralee - Walking and Cycling, Caherconree mountain and the Rose of Tralee Festival in August
- Tralee – Start of the Dingle Way walking route and walk Irelands longest beach (see below)
- Tralee – Blennerville Windmill, Annagh Church, Fenit Beach and Lighthouse, Siamsa Tire Folk Theatre, Queen Scotia’s Grave, Tralee Town Park
- Worlds Best Links Golf – Tralee Golf Club, Waterville GC, Ballybunnion GC and Dooks GC.
- Ardfert Cathedral
- Banna Strand beach walk
- Kerry Head peninsula coastal drive
- Rattoo Round Tower, Ballyduff
- Ballybunion Beach, Castle
- Bromore Cliffs and Stone Forts
- Carrigafoyle Castle
- Tarbert Ferry and lighthouse
