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The Blind Piper Pub – Derrynane Beach loop from Waterville

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The Blind Piper Pub – Derrynane Beach loop from Waterville

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The Blind Piper Pub – Derrynane Beach loop from Waterville

05:16

42.7km

1,100m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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4.29 km

Knag Summit

Highlight • Summit

Grand views of Waterville, Lough Currane and Ballinskelligs Bay from the narrow, ridgeline summit of Knag. The Kerry Way long distance trail runs along here before descending to Waterville, the next supply stop.

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26.7 km

View of Kenmare Bay from the Old Butter Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great stretch of the Old Butter Road. These medieval trade routes can be found in many places on the Iveragh Peninsula. At this point, the path runs high above …

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28.2 km

The Blind Piper Pub

Highlight • Pub

The Blind Piper Pub is the beating heart of Caherdaniel and an iconic stop along the Ring of Kerry. This characteristic, bright yellow painted pub has been known since 1865 for its authentic Irish atmosphere, excellent stout, and local dishes.

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31.6 km

Derrynane Beach

Highlight • Beach

Derrynane Beach is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful beaches in Ireland. Even if you can only splash around in the Atlantic in midsummer, a visit is worthwhile at any …

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32.7 km

Mass Path Coastal Trail

Highlight • Trail

Meandering over rocky ground and past beautiful bays, the Mass Path throws up something different with every step you run. Mass paths are traditional trails used by pedestrians. Often leading to a church allowing communities to celebrate Mass.

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33.1 km

Beach

42.4 km

Waterville Seafront Promenade

Highlight • Beach

A seafront village with outstanding coastal views. Waterville has plenty of places to eat and drink if you need to refuel. It's the only seaside village on the Ring of Kerry so is definitely worth a stop.

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42.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

8.21 km

6.09 km

5.86 km

5.62 km

718 m

709 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

10.9 km

6.20 km

5.65 km

3.67 km

1.84 km

1.24 km

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 27 May

16°C

13°C

29 %

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The Blind Piper Pub – Derrynane Beach loop from Waterville

Knag Summit

View of Kenmare Bay from the Old Butter Road

The Blind Piper Pub

Derrynane Beach

Mass Path Coastal Trail

Waterville Seafront Promenade

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