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View of the Atlantic Coast – View over Skellig Islands loop from Caherdaniel

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View of the Atlantic Coast – View over Skellig Islands loop from Caherdaniel

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4.8

(5)

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View of the Atlantic Coast – View over Skellig Islands loop from Caherdaniel

08:25

28.9km

760m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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1.12 km

View of Kenmare Bay from the Old Butter Road

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A great stretch of the Olde 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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19.7 km

View of the Atlantic Coast

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Beautiful road between the walls.

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21.2 km

View over Skellig Islands

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With fantastic views, the trail leads here between field stone walls over wide sheep pastures. Stop here to let your gaze wander over the bay Ballinskelligs Bay. Far out in …

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23.9 km

View of Kenmare Bay and Scariff Islands

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At this pass you will reach the highest point of the sixth stage of Kerry Way. Here you change from the west coast over to the picturesque south coast of …

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25.3 km

View of Derrynane Bay and Scarriff Island

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A wonderful section of the long-distance hiking trail "The Kerry Way" across a cow pasture above the coast with excellent views.
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25.9 km

Mossy Forest and Stone Bridge

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Absolutely beautiful, the moss-covered wall and the trees. The blue rabbit bells ... simply fantastic. Also the small waterfall at the old stone bridge, great. I couldn't stop being amazed.

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27.0 km

View of Derrynane Bay and Beach

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Before we continue towards the west on a narrow path for a long time without much visibility, you have another good view of the bay here.

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28.8 km

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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28.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

6.34 km

4.59 km

3.69 km

948 m

116 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

7.06 km

4.70 km

3.58 km

751 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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View of the Atlantic Coast – View over Skellig Islands loop from Caherdaniel

View of Kenmare Bay from the Old Butter Road

View of the Atlantic Coast

View over Skellig Islands

View of Kenmare Bay and Scariff Islands

View of Derrynane Bay and Scarriff Island

Mossy Forest and Stone Bridge

View of Derrynane Bay and Beach

The Blind Piper Pub

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