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Hannes Becker and Irland went for a hike
October 16, 2023
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Hannes Becker and Irland went for a hike
October 15, 2023
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November 7, 2023
Today is the most strenuous, but also most spectacular stage of the Kerry Loop. You can choose to take it easy and start the climb up Carrauntoohil after daybreak or, like us, you could set off in the dark. About two hours after setting off, we found ourselves on top of the highest mountain in Ireland
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October 14, 2023
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November 7, 2023
This was our first day on the Kerry Way! Although we only planned to do a part of the full 200 kilometres (124 mi), we wanted to do a loop that would give us a taste of it. We started in Killarney and took a boat through Killarney National Park, across Lough Leane. The 90-minute journey ended at Lord
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Hannes Becker and Irland went for a hike
October 13, 2023
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November 7, 2023
The final stage runs along the Killary Fjord to the picturesque Rosroe Pier, a fishing port on Killary Harbour. We set off from Leenaun on a section that we walked the previous day. Then, we followed the Western Way markers uphill to the highest point of today's Tour. From there, the entire fjord unfolded
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Hannes Becker and Irland went for a hike
October 12, 2023
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November 7, 2023
The second day on the Western Way took us almost 18 kilometres (11 mi) alongside shimmering lakes and through rich, green landscapes. We set off at Lough Inagh, which lies in the heart of the Connemara Wildness. The surrounding mountains reflect in the water’s surface on calm days and, if you’re lucky
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Hannes Becker and Irland went for a hike
October 11, 2023
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November 7, 2023
The Western Way is a long-distance footpath that stretches across County Galway and Mayo and ends at the County Sligo border. Our recorded Tours total 50 kilometres (30 mi) – just a portion of the entire route.
This part stands out for its breathtaking mountain landscapes, shimmering lakes, forests, and
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Hannes Becker and Irland went for a hike
October 10, 2023
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November 7, 2023
As an alternative to the Inishmore loop or to complement it, I’ve included this insider tip: a hike to the Black Fort. This route is close to the main town of Cill Rónáin and reachable on foot in just a few hours.
We set off from the Aran Islands Campground and walked southwest through Cill Rónáin to
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Hannes Becker and Irland went for a hike
October 9, 2023
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November 7, 2023
For this Tour, we took the ferry from Doolin to the largest of the three Aran Islands, Inishmore. Less than 900 residents call this relatively remote island home. It’s advisable to book accommodation in advance. The campsite is a great economical alternative to the hotel.
We set off from the harbour in
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Hannes Becker and Irland went for a hike
October 8, 2023
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November 7, 2023
This Tour, along the iconic and spectacular Cliffs of Moher, is a feast for the eyes. It’s just a short distance from Liscannor along minor roads to the cliffs. Very few people hike their entire, panoramic length.
The rocky edges rise high above the Atlantic and offer incredible perspectives for photos
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November 7, 2023
From the Bridia Valley, the last Tour of the Kerry Way Loop leads through the Black Valley and the Killarney National Park back to our starting point in Killarney.
Hiking trails, gravel roads and small paths wind through wide valleys and alongside abandoned houses and dramatic cliffs. The dark, towering
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