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Kerry Peninsula- Guided Walking Tour
This is
the largest of the three main peninsulas in the SouthWest of Ireland
and is famous for its magnificent lakes of Killarney, native Irish Red
Deer, rich and lush vegetation and ancient oak trees.
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Kerry
Peninsula
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Included
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Tour Dates:
April
18
May 9
June 6, 27
July 25
Aug 8, 22, 29
Sept 19
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- 7 nights bed
and breakfast with private bathroom.
- Full Irish breakfast
- Picnic lunch
(on walking days only)
- 7 Evening Dinners
- 6 days walking
with expert Irish Guide
- Transport to/from
each days walking locations.
- Luggage transfers
when required.
- Souvenir book,
"Ireland ---- a Travellers Guide."
Note:
Any queries please ask at time of booking.
Insurance:
Please note that insurance is required on walking tours.
Please ask booking agent for details
Double
Occupancy: All prices based on two people sharing a room.
Single rooms available at a supplement
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Not Included
- Any boat trips
- Personal drinks
- Entrance fees
to theatres, parks or museums etc. or gratuities.
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| ITINERARY |
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1 |
Arrive at first
guesthouse in Killarney where we stay for the next 2 nights
of your holiday. Evening meal together and a general chat about
the coming week
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| Day
2 |
Wonderful walk
through the famous Gap of Dunloe with fabulous views over the
Lakes of Killarney & spectacular glacial formations in this
well-known valley. Finish walk and transfer back to Killarney.
Evening meal in local restaurant.
Walk Details - Distance: 16kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height:
350m. Rocky and sometimes wet & muddy tracks and road walking.
Boots essential.
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| Day
3 |
Walk from Killarney
to Kenmare passing the historic Muckross House and gardens.
Continue through Killarney National Park towards Peakeen Mountain
with glorious views over Kenmare Bay. Transfer from the end
of the walk to the award-winning village - Sneem - where we
stay for our next 2 nights. Dinner and overnight at accommodation.
Walk Details - Distance: 20kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height:
400m. Mountain tracks and open roads. Can be wet - boots recommended.
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| Day
4 |
Walk from Sneem
to the spectacular Staigue Fort. This is a glorious walk with
breath-taking views to the south over Kenmare Bay to the Beara
Peninsula and west towards Derrynane. Return to Sneem for evening
meal and overnight.
Walk Details - Distance: 16kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height:
400m. Grass tracks, open bog land and rough mountains. Can be
wet underfoot - boots essential. Some road walking.
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| Day
5 |
Leaving Sneem
we enjoy a wonderful morning walk around the historic Derrynane
National Park and Abbey Island - famed as the home of Daniel
O'Connell, The Liberator, - with great coastal vistas. From
here we continue along this majestic coastline with views out
to the Skellig Rock, to the lovely village of Waterville. Short
coach transfer to Portmagee. Evening meal and overnight accommodation
in Portmagee.
Walk Details - Distance: 16kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height:
300m. Some road walking, grass tracks and rough heather. Boots
essential.
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| Day
6 |
This is your
Free Day. However we do offer a visit to the famous and spectacular
island of Skellig Michael, 12 km off the coast, - if weather,
sea and boats permit! Dinner and overnight in Portmagee.
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| Day
7 |
Follow an ancient
and fascinating stagecoach trail from Kells, just outside Cahersiveen,
and enjoy the most wonderful scenery of the week as we walkalong
the shores on Dingle Bay east to Glenbeigh. A truly memorable
walk for our last day on the Peninsula. Overnight and farewell
dinner in Glenbeigh.
Walk Details - Distance: 18kms. Duration: 5hours. Max. Height:
450m. Grass and rocky tracks, open bog land and some road walking.
Boots essential.
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Note: We
reserve the right to alter this itinerary due to weather conditions
or the walking ability of each group.
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