Discover Cork and Kerry

Product Code : IREKERRY

Discover Ireland with a walking tour through Beara and Dingle peninsula. Climbing up Ireland's second highest mountain, walking on the bare cliffs to see giant waves crashing against the rocks and a drive through the Ring of Kerry. This exciting walking tour is great to break away from the ordinary; dicover Ireland today or share the adventure with a gift experience they'll never forget.

The Experience

Discover Cork and Kerry with this unique walking tour. Explore the Irish peninsulas of Beara and Dingle, both of which are very much affected by the gulf-stream so you will will be able to admire subtropical plants like palms and rhododendron copse, which are very unique in this part of Europe.

Your walking tour will start by leaving Dublin at 8am. Your first three overnight stays will be Allihies, a small village which is tucked away from the rest of the world by the Caha Mountains.

In the following days you will have the chance to enjoy exhilarating views along the Beara peninsula whilst walking along Knockoura. The Discover Cork and Kerry walking tour means not only discovering the coastline but also the second tallest mountain in Ireland – Mount Brandon. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery while driving through the Ring of Beara and walking through the untouched wilderness of Ireland.

Itinerary

First Day
- pick up at Dublin City Centre at 8:00am (optional pick up in Shannon at lunchtime)
- stopover and picnic overlooking Shannon River
- way down to West Cork’s village Allihies

Second Day
- walking up ‘hungry Hill’ (685m tall)
- finishing this day’s walk in the Southwest Hills of Ireland

Third Day
- walking up Knockoura and Knockgour Hills

Fourth Day
- leaving Beara peninsula over Healy Pass to Killarney
- lunch and afternoon in Killarney
- make the way onto Dingle peninsula

Fifth Day
- drive over Connor Pass to start of our walking tour of this day
- discover Ireland’s second highest mountain, Mount Brandon
- back in Dingle we will have a small walk around the village and see Fungi the infamous dolphin
- experience an evening full of Gaelic music and be prepared to learn some words in Gaelic as well!

Sixth Day
- slowly meandering through Fuchsia lined rows our destination of today will be Slea Head
- walk on the bare cliffs and feel the wind on your skin
- finish the walk in Ballyferriter
- little hurling session on a small beach
- menu for tonight: Irish Stew!

Seventh Day
- drive to Annascaul village where the walk will start
- today’s walk will last about 12km in length with a total height 750m

Eighth Day
- way back to Dublin City Centre
- stopover and lunch at Sean Ryan’s Castles

Vital Information

The Discover Cork and Kerry walking tour starts and ends in Dublin City. You will be picked up and brought back by our bus!

The Weather

The Discover Cork and Kerry walking tour is not dependent on the weather.

Session Length

Discover Cork and Kerry Tour will take 8 days.

Numbers

There will be a minimum of four people in this tour. The price for this walking tour is per person.

Spectators

Are kindly requested to purchase additional vouchers.

Dress Code

Wear suitable outdoor clothes depending on the time of the year. Bring comfortable walking shoes as well because hiking is part of Discover Cork and Kerry walking tour.

Availability

The Discover Cork and Kerry walking tour is available on the following dates for 2010;

June 9th and 23rd
July 7th and 21st
August 11th and 25th
September 15th

Please book in advance as availability fills up quickly.