Ring of Kerry

Arrive in Killarney and transfer to the B&B on your own. The guide will meet you at your accommodation for the orientation. Together you will go to a bike shop to be fitted to your bike by a professional and to ensure everything is perfect before starting. If you have time take the short circular cycle to Killarney National Park where you have the chance to see both the 15th Century Muckross Abbey and the 19th Century Muckross house with its wonderful Gardens. Taking time to enjoy this iconic landscape as you cycle around Muckross lake one of the famous 3 lakes of Killarney. Following your cycle return to Killarney to enjoy this vibrant town for your first overnight stop.

Distance : 21 km (13 mi).

Elevation : 178 m.

Leaving Killarney you'll cycle west under the foothills of Ireland's highest mountain, Carrantuohill, around the beautiful Caragh Lake before heading to the picturesque village of Glenbeigh and your overnight stop.

Distance : 45 Km (28 mi).
Elevation : 467 m.

Heading west from Glenbeigh, today's route takes you to the peaceful and tranquil shores of Kells Bay. From here you'll continue on west with the opportunity to see two ancient stone forts dating back to the Bronze Age. These Forts are what gave your home for the next two nights the town of Cahersiveen its name. Take in the ancient history and wonderful culture of this area before finishing the days cycle in the town of Caherciveen overlooking Valentia Island.

Distance : 39 Km (23 mi).
Elevation : 410 m.

Today you have a free day. You can arrange a boat trip to the famous 6th century Skellig Island or as an option if the weather does not allow you to take the ferry over to Valentia Island and cycle around this lovely little island that is steeped in history. A hike option will also be available.

From Caherciveen, today’s cycle takes you on one of the most glorious routes imaginable an inland trip through the Inny Valley. As you wind your way through this wonderful landscape and over the legendary Ballaghisheen pass the views that meet you are as majestic as the valley that sweeps away below you. Your day will finish on the banks of the Blackstones River as you settle in for a night of home cooked Irish food and relax to the sounds of the babbling water.

Distance : 39 Km (24.5 mi).
Elevation : 594 m.

Continuing through the Heartland of Kerry you will enjoy the views across the Brida Valley as you meander your way along the quite country roads to the spectacular Ballaghbeama Gap. Cycle through Irish peatland following the Blackwater River and enjoying the vista across Kenmare bay. Your day’s adventure finishes in the beautiful town of Kenmare where you can enjoy one of the many top class restaurants or cosy pubs this town has to offer.

Distance : 41 Km (26 mi).
Elevation : 594 m.

Today you cycle along backroads to the famous Molls Gap offering wonderful views over the spectacular Three Lakes of Killarney. From here you continue cycling to the Black valley and through the renowned Gap of Dunloe. This Glaciated Valley is truly one of Ireland’s most magnificent places to cycle with the sheer jagged rock faces towering above you as you meander around the many glacial lakes dotted through the valley. Your Irish cycling adventure returns you to Killarney for your final night and a fitting farewell to this memorable holiday

Distance : 48 Km (30 mi).
Elevation : 620 m.

After a final breakfast and farewell you leave your bicycle behind you and follow your own arrangements for your onward journey. According to your program, we can arrange accommodations and transportation before or after your tour. (Depart on your own).