Our Kerry H
otels location is ideal for hiking enthusiasts. Killarney is surrounded by 25,000 acres of National Park, lakes and magnificent Mountain Ranges including Ireland's highest peak, Carrantuohill (c1040 m).
Earls Court is also perfectly located among Kerry Hotels for taking on the beautiful scenic and historic "Kerry Way", Dingle Way, and Beara Way walk through the three Penninsulas of the Ring of Kerry, Dingle and Beara.
Route maps and Pocket Guides are available for the recognised established routes, but Killarney offers the pleasure of numerous walking options that are still very much in their undiscovered state, presenting the walker with the opportunity to explore and discover.
The Cork/Kerry Region features endless ranges for the Longer Distance walks of mountains and an incredibly indented coastline. For many years walkers have enjoyed exploring this terrain. There is nearly 1,000 kilometres of developed Long Distance Walking Routes in the Cork/Kerry Region.
Carrauntuohill - 1,040 metres, Ireland's highest mountain is located near Killarney in County Kerry. Walkers have a great opportunity to see the colour and grandeur of the spectacular scenery in the Region, the changes between towns and the countryside, between the valleys and the mountains, and between the surging seas, beaches and cliffs.
Each of the way marked ways can be divided into daily sections covering around 15-30 kilometres each day. The most popular way marked ways in the Cork/Kerry Region are:
The Kerry Way:
A circuit of 215 kilometres around the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry
The Dingle Way:
A complete circuit of 179 kilometres around the mountainous Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry.
The Beara Way:
The Beara Way (197 kilometres) offers a combination of mountain and coastal scenery on the Beara Peninsula, which is shared between counties Cork and Kerry.
The Blackwater Way:
This route of 188 kilometres is a linear route across country from Clogheen in County Cork to Muckross in County Kerry.
The Old Kenmare Road:
This moderate walk follows the original road to Kenmare. The total length of the old road is ten miles (16 kilometres) to Kenmare and will take about five hours. This delightful walk takes you along mountain meadows where herds of Red Deer frequently graze. In Esknamuky Glen, the furrows and stone walls of a pre-famine village are still visible, providing a stark reminder of harsher times. There are spectacular views of the surrounding mountains throughout with plenty of pleasant spots to picnic.
It is advisable that walkers follow the following safety recommendations:
o Always tell someone of your intended route and return time.
o Make sure that you have the relevant Map(s) for your walk.
o Bring additional warm clothing and hot drinks.
o Wear proper footwear; bring a whistle, and a compass.
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