The Ring Of Kerry
Kerry, Ireland
Loop trail in Kerry, Ireland. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 105.3 mi (169.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 4,531 ft (1,381 m)
- Est. Time
- 36 hr 10 min
- High point
- 840 ft (256 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Beech Grove Camping & Caravan Park 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Fossa Caravan & Camping Park 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 4.8 mi (7.6 km) from start
- Picnic area 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from start
- Historic site: King Puck statue 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from start
- Attraction: Ring of Kerry Killorglin 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from start
- Visitor center: Tourist Information 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Killorglin Railway 12.3 mi (19.9 km) from start
- Attraction: Kerry Bog Village 17.2 mi (27.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 17.6 mi (28.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Glenross Caravan & Camping Park 19.8 mi (31.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Rossbeigh Tower 20 mi (32.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Connor's Caravan Park 20.3 mi (32.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Mountain Stage 25.2 mi (40.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 26.5 mi (42.6 km) from start
- Attraction: Sheep Dog Training 27.4 mi (44.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Birthplace of Daniel O'Connell 36.1 mi (58 km) from start
- Visitor center: Leo Quinlan Art Gallery 47.2 mi (76 km) from start
- Historic site: Ballinskelligs Bay memorial 47.3 mi (76 km) from start
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Questions about The Ring Of Kerry
How long is The Ring Of Kerry?
The Ring Of Kerry is 105.3 mi (169.5 km) long. Most people take about 36 hr 10 min. It climbs 4,531 ft (1,381 m) in total, up to a high point of 840 ft (256 m).
How hard is The Ring Of Kerry?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for The Ring Of Kerry?
Parking at the start, Free. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on The Ring Of Kerry?
Drinking water on the way at 47.3 mi (76.2 km), 68.6 mi (110.4 km), 101.7 mi (163.7 km). Toilets: 2.6 mi (4.1 km), 12.3 mi (19.8 km), 27.4 mi (44.1 km).
Is The Ring Of Kerry shaded?
Partly shaded (31% under trees).
What can you do on The Ring Of Kerry?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near The Ring Of Kerry?
Supermac's, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Lidl, 0.3 mi (0.4 km). 3 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for The Ring Of Kerry?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near The Ring Of Kerry
- River Walk Killarney National Park · Easy · 3.6 mi (5.9 km)
- Ross Castle Ringway Killarney National Park · Easy · 2.8 mi (4.6 km)
- Circular Walk Killarney National Park · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.7 km)
- Pony Trekking Trail Killarney National Park · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Pony Trekking Route Killarney National Park · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
- Muckross Lake Walk Killarney National Park · Hard · 11.9 mi (19.1 km)
- Forest walk Kerry · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.7 km)
- Muckross Lake Walk Killarney National Park · Moderate · 2.7 mi (4.4 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap