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Ring of Kerry

The Ring of Kerry is a route following a 170 km circular road (N70, N771, and R562) encapsulating some of the most breath taking scenery that Ireland has to offer. The Ring of Kerry starts in Killarney, and travels around the Iveragh peninsula, passing through Kenmare, Sneem, Waterville, Caherisveen and Killorglin.

Popular points include Muckross House (near Killarney), Staigue stone fort and Derrynane House, home of Daniel O’Connell. Just south of Killarney, Ross Castle, Lough Leane, and Ladies View (a panoramic viewpoint), all located within Killarney National Park, are major attractions located along the Ring. A more complete list of major attractions along the Ring of Kerry includes:

Gap of Dunloe
Bog Village
Rosbeigh Beach
Cahersiveen Heritage Centre
Derrynane House
Skellig Experience
Staigue Fort
Kenmare Lace
Moll's Gap
Ladies View
Torc Waterfall
Muckross House
The Blue Pool
Ross Castle
Ogham Stones
St Mary’s Cathedral
Muckross Abbey
Franciscan Friary
Kellegy Church
O’Connell Memorial Church
Sneem Church and Cemetery
Skellig Michael
Beehive Cells
the Stone Pillars marking an important grave

The Kerry Way is an established walking path, which takes its own route, and a signposted Ring of Kerry cycling path which uses older quieter roads where possible. The Kerry Way roughly follows the scenic driving route of the Ring of Kerry.

There are numerous variations to the route taking in St. Finian's Bay and Valentia Island which the official driving ring misses (the official cycling route takes in Valentia island). The Ring of Kerry has much to offer in terms of attractions. Not only does it have some of Europe's finest beaches, but also offers the Gap of Dunloe, Bog Village, Derrynane House, the Skellig Experience, Valentia Island, Molls Gap, Torc Waterfall, Muckross House and Ross Castle.

"The Ring" is a popular day trip and numerous bus companies offer trips during the summer months. As the narrow roads make it difficult for tour coaches to pass, all tour buses run in an anti-clockwise (or counter-clockwise) direction, travelling via Killorglin first.