Itinerary
- Day 1
Glengarriff
Your trip starts in the village of Glengarriff, where you'll settle into the area. If time works out, you can take a boat or ferry to Garnish Island and walk through its formal gardens, which sit on the island's southern edge and feature plants from around the world.
Optional Activities
- Visit Garnish Island and explore its gardens
Landmarks Garnish Island - Day 2
Adrigole to Glengarriff
From Adrigole, you'll start the Beara Way walking trail, heading through lower mountain slopes and valleys with a nature reserve along the route. The hike covers about 18 km with a mix of terrain, and you'll loop back to Glengarriff by the end of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk the Beara Way from Adrigole to Glengarriff (approx. 18 km) with fantastic views of the Caha Mountains and Beara Peninsula
Landmarks Caha Mountains Beara Peninsula - Day 3
Adrigole to Castletownbere
Today you head west from Adrigole, moving under Hungry Hill with views opening up across Bantry Bay. You'll walk through terrain that shifts between hills, valleys, lakes, and open moorland, finishing around 18.2 km later at Castletownbere, a working fishing port where you can grab dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk from Adrigole to Castletownbere (approx. 18.2 km) with views of Hungry Hill and Bantry Bay
Landmarks Hungry Hill Bantry Bay - Day 4
Bere Island
You'll take a short crossing to Bere Island and spend the day following old military roads toward Ardnakinna Lighthouse. From there, you can hike through the hills to find an ancient signal tower, pass by a Bronze Age menhir, and stop in the village of Rerrin before heading back to the mainland.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike on Bere Island (approx. 15.3 km) visiting Ardnakinna Lighthouse, ancient signal tower, Bronze Age menhir, and the village of Rerrin
Landmarks Bere Island Ardnakinna Lighthouse Rerrin - Day 5
Castletownbere to Eyeries
This hike crosses the central ridge of the Slieve Miskish Mountains, where you'll pass an ancient stone circle and a stone row. Walking north, you leave the southern shores of the Beara Peninsula and reach the colorful village of Eyeries, which covers roughly 17.4 km for the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk from Castletownbere to Eyeries (approx. 17.4 km) over Slieve Miskish Mountains with visit to ancient stone circle
Landmarks Slieve Miskish Mountains Eyeries - Day 6
Ardgroom to Lauragh
Starting from Ardgroom, you'll walk east and pass several stone circles along the way to the small hamlet of Lauragh. This hamlet sits on the northern side of the Healy Pass, and you'll have great views throughout the hike, with a distance of about 13.7 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk from Ardgroom to Lauragh (approx. 13.7 km) past stone circles with views of Healy Pass
Landmarks Healy Pass - Day 7
Drombohily to Kenmare
You'll hike east over two mountain passes on your way to Kenmare, a historic market town. The route takes you through Gleninchaquinn Valley with views of Cloonee Lakes, and you can stop to see the Uragh Stone Circle along the way, covering approximately 19.1 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk from Drombohily to Kenmare (approx. 19.1 km) over two mountain passes visiting Uragh Stone Circle
Landmarks Gleninchaquinn Valley Cloonee Lakes Uragh Stone Circle - Day 8
Kenmare
Your trip ends here. From Kenmare, you'll catch a public bus to continue your travels or head home, giving you time for a final breakfast or coffee in town before departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
