"If you only chase the Pot of Gold, you'll miss the beauty of the Rainbow along the way"
- Jamie Worthington
The Ring of Kerry is a 179 km circular scenic route around South Western Ireland.
All Information and prices are updated to 2023.
Best way to experience the Ring of Kerry
We drove down from the Cliffs of Moher to a lovely little B&B called Castle View House, on a little island. The owners are so friendly and made us feel at home. The home cooked meal was amazing!
From here we started our day trip to the Ring of Kerry.
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We descided to start the drive counter klockwise. The hole tour took us about 7hours and it was not too tiring because we took our time and enjoyed the views.
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Many of the tour buses and other tourists mostley take the clockwise route starting from Killarney to Kenmare through Waterville and Glenbeigh then back to Killarney.
Our first stop was Muckross Abbey.
The well-preserved Muckross Abbey was once the home to Irish monks when it was founded back in 1448.
Located five minutes from the Muckross House car park, Muckross Abbey is free to enter and open all year round.
The graveyard here is still in use with a number of burials taking place each year, so be respectful when walking around.
In the center of the Abbey, there is an ancient yew tree thought to be the oldest to be found in Ireland!
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According to a local legend, a miraculous image of the Virgin Mary is buried beneath the tree and anyone who damages the tree will die within a year.
At the back of the abbey, past the graveyards, there is a little arch with a little path that leads into the forest. This is such a peaceful place and there is a little bridge to cross that is truely magical.
You can almost imagine the faireys flying around;)
There alot of breathtaking views along the Ring of Kerry and the scenery changes almost around every corner.
We stoped in Waterville for lunch. Charlie Chaplin was said to have loved this place.
We ate at the Lobster bar and restaurant:
The Lobster Bar and Restaurant, Waterville, Co. Kerry
Try their fish and chips. They also have some vegan options.
A detour to the Kerry Cliffs is a must-do.
The Kerry Cliffs rise up over 300 meters out of the Atlantic.
On a clear day, you can see the Skellig Rocks, one of the three UNESCO World heritage sites in Ireland.
The Cliffs are open Monday to Sunday during the winter from 9:30a.m till 4:30p.m and until 9p.m in the summer.
Tickets to the Kerry Cliffs cost €5.
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