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Hill Walking In Kerry
If there are hill walking enthusiasts amongst your wedding party, they can choose to discover some of the most enjoyable and picturesque hill walking routes in Ireland. |
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The Kerry Way
This is a beautiful walking trail which meanders across Ireland's largest peninsula, the Iveragh peninsula. Along its 216 kilometre waymarked route, walkers pass through inland river valleys, oak woods, montain passes and trails. The river valleys have been gouged out by glaciers during the last Ice Age and the oak woods are described as the nearest thing to temperate evergreen rainforest in the entire British Isles. The mountain sections of The Kerry Way allow startling perspectives of the surrounding land, lakes and islands out to the Atlantic Ocean.
The trail follows a coastline peppered with inlets, coves and bays, beautiful sandy beaches and unforgiving cliffs and also brings walkers to the communities, towns and villages of south Kerry where the hospitality and warmth of the locals adds an extra dimension to the whole experience. |
Glenbeigh, Cahirciveen, Waterville, Caherdaniel, Derrynane, Sneem, Kenmare and Killarney are all en route. Walkers encounter rich archaeological remains too, which tell the story of Kerry's inhabitants down through the years and marvel at the flora and fauna to be found, as it changes at every turn. |
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Brandon Mountain
Situated on the northern edge of the Dingle Peninsula, Brandon is the second highest mountain in the country. According to legend, Saint Brendan lived for a time on or near the summit and the mountain is named after him. The remains of a sixth century cell near the summit suggests some truth in the legend.
On a clear day the summit commands spectacular views right across the west coast. In fact there are three summits - the main one at 952 metres above sea level, Coimin na gCnamh at 891 and Brandon peak at 840. There are several main routes up the mountain - two of them very well travelled. |
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The main tourist route would be a western approach from An Baile Breac [Ballybrack]. This takes the climber up a gentle slope to the summit and is little more than a pleasant stroll although high winds coming up off the Atlantic can toughen the challenge.
The serious hiker might approach from the north, leaving the Dingle Way and walking over the full ridge starting with Piaras Mor which is 748 metres high. |
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The Dingle Way
The Dingle Way - Sli Chorca Dhuibhne, is a diverse and beautiful walking trail, full of surprises for those who wander its paths.
During a week's ramble, walkers encounter panoramic vistas of sea, mountain and islands, a profusion of unique birds, plants and unspoiled landscape. There's an astonishing array of ancient sites too, spanning 6,000 years. |
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