Self guided independent walking tours of Ireland help you discover the many shades of green in the beutiful countryside of Wicklow and Kerry. The most popular of which is the 7 night tour aroung the Ring of Kerry in County Kerry. You walk the waymarked Kerry Way in County Kerry from Killarney to Cahersiveen, nearly 50 miles in all. From Killarney the route goes through the Killarney National Park, where you might be lucky to sight the native red deer or watch otters playing in the stream. You descend to the island-dotted upper lake and into the Black Valley. From here you pass into the rocky and remote glens of Glencar. The route from Glencar ascends to a spot with magical views of Caragh Lake and then goes down to Glenbeigh on the northern edge of the Kerry Way peninsular. Here you will stay 2 nights, to give you the option of a relaxing day off, to follow short local circular walks or even to take advantage of the facilities provided by a nearby Outdoor Adventure Centre – canoeing, windsurfing, and orienteering. From Glenbeigh you follow an early Christian route to Cahersiveen, with detours to archaeological sites, and splendid views across Dingle Bay and out to the Atlantic Ocean to finish. Your last night is back in Killarney where you could take the time to celebrate in an Irish Singing Pub or discover a little more about Irish Culture and Customs in the book and giftshops. You stop in 5 Irish Tourist Board recommended guest or farmhouses along the way, where accommodation is available in twin, double and single rooms all with private facilities. Bed and Breakfast, collection and return from Shannon airport and luggage transfer between the overnight stays, and route notes and maps of the Kerry Way are included.
Self guided independent walking tours of Ireland. August 31, 2007