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Co. Kerry · Wild Atlantic Way · Self-guided

The Kerry Way

Ireland’s longest waymarked trail — 215 km around the Iveragh Peninsula, through Killarney National Park, over Atlantic headlands and past 2,000-year-old stone forts. Fresh seafood and traditional music wait at the end of every stage. Easily the route our partners sell most.

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Kerry Way walking holiday — the Gap of Dunloe in Killarney National Park
Length
5–12 days
Walking days
3–10
Grade
Moderate to Challenging
Daily distance
18–24 km (11–15 mi)
Start & finish
Killarney
Best months
May, June and September

Choose a version for your clients

Open any version to see its itinerary at a glance. Days include arrival and departure.
The Kerry Way — 5 DaysSWA-KW-5M5 days3 walkingNett rate
Itinerary at a glance

3 walking days between arrival and departure, with bag transfers every day. Start and finish: Killarney. Day-by-day stages come with the rate sheet, and the consumer version of this route on our holiday site describes every day.

The Kerry Way — 6 DaysSWA-KW-6M6 days4 walkingNett rate
Itinerary at a glance

4 walking days between arrival and departure, with bag transfers every day. Start and finish: Killarney. Day-by-day stages come with the rate sheet, and the consumer version of this route on our holiday site describes every day.

The Kerry Way — 7 DaysSWA-KW-7M7 days5 walkingNett rate
Itinerary at a glance

5 walking days between arrival and departure, with bag transfers every day. Start and finish: Killarney. Day-by-day stages come with the rate sheet, and the consumer version of this route on our holiday site describes every day.

The Kerry Way — 8 DaysSWA-KW-8D8 days6 walkingNett rate
Itinerary at a glance
  1. Day 1Arrive in KillarneyArrival · B&B in town
  2. Day 2Glenbeigh to Cahersiveen24 km · 555 m ascent
  3. Day 3Cahersiveen to Waterville18 km · 653 m ascent
  4. Day 4Waterville to Caherdaniel14.5 km · 336 m ascent
  5. Day 5Caherdaniel to Sneem17.4 km · 533 m ascent
  6. Day 6Sneem to Kenmare — the longest day27.3 km · 733 m ascent
  7. Day 7Kenmare to Killarney via Torc Waterfall25 km · 853 m ascent
  8. Day 8Depart from KillarneyAfter breakfast
The Kerry Way — 10 Days (Killarney to Kenmare)SWA-KW-10M10 days8 walkingNett rate
Itinerary at a glance

8 walking days between arrival and departure, with bag transfers every day. Start and finish: Killarney. Day-by-day stages come with the rate sheet, and the consumer version of this route on our holiday site describes every day.

The Complete Kerry Way — 12 Days (Full Circuit)SWA-KW-12M12 days10 walkingNett rate
Itinerary at a glance

10 walking days between arrival and departure, with bag transfers every day. Start and finish: Killarney. Day-by-day stages come with the rate sheet, and the consumer version of this route on our holiday site describes every day.

Shorter, longer or tailor-made versions on request. Route notes and the full stage plan come with the rate sheet.

Who to sell it to

  • Walkers who want a proper long-distance trail with wild Atlantic scenery and lively villages at every stop.
  • Reasonably fit clients: 400–700 m of ascent on walking days, on forest tracks, lanes, mountain paths and open bog.
  • Couples, friends and solo walkers alike — Killarney is easy to reach from Dublin, Cork and Kerry airports.

Every itinerary includes

  • B&B or guesthouse accommodation
  • Full Irish or continental breakfast
  • Daily bag transfer
  • Transfers to and from the trail where a stage needs one
  • Our app with digital maps and GPS, plus route notes
  • 24/7 local support

Not included

  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunches and evening meals

Supplements

Single-room and solo-walker supplements are charged at cost and listed with the nett rates.