Kerry Peninsulas Biking Tour

After meeting the staff in Limerick, you’ll depart heading south into the dazzling landscapes of County Kerry en route to the Beara Peninsula. Ride the gentle green hills and past cozy hamlets, monastery ruins, and maybe a few thatched-roof cottages. Beginning in the village of Kenmare, you’ll cycle down quaint country roads to find stunning bayside vistas.

Today you’ll find the road less traveled on your guided cycling tour over the Beara Peninsula. Experience one of the best-kept secrets in Kerry as you cycle from the rough southern coast of the Peninsula towards the north over Healy Pass. Let the majestic panorama sweep over you as you look over Bantry Bay and then down into Kenmare Bay where you’ll finish the route at your accommodation.

Leaving behind the Beara Peninsula, you’ll now ride through the Iveragh Peninsula. Here you’ll cycle along part of the famous Ring of Kerry. You’ll travel through the tallest mountain range in Ireland as you pass by the magnificent MacGillicuddy’s Reeks mountains. From there you’ll wind your way past Carrauntoohill, the highest peak in Ireland, as you follow Oisin’s Way. This path was named after a warrior-poet from Irish Mythology and will take you all the way to Killarney National Park.

It’s time for a classic bike ride today! Your cycling adventure continues with the famous Kerry ride that will spirit you through Moll’s Gap, revealing the majestic panoramas above the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks that you just rode through yesterday. Continuing on, you’ll cycle between the rocky pass known as the Gap of Dunloe and see the Wishing Bridge before the view opens up into the magnificent vistas over the lakes of Killarney and Killarney National park. While you ride, look for the traditional horse-carts, called jarveys.

Already on to the last peninsula. How time flies! The fun continues as you take off to explore the Dingle Peninsula. This will feel like a restful day by comparison as you put the steep climbs behind you and settle into the rhythms of the gently sloping coastal roads. Hop off the bike and stretch your legs on white sandy beaches and rock-strewn shorelines. As you may know, Ireland’s whiskey is world-famous, so after your ride today, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a whiskey tasting given by a true expert. Afterward you can hang out and experience the local vibe with Dingle’s live music, which is a truly authentic traditional Irish experience.

Unless you’re planning to board a boat, Slea Head is as far west as you can go in Ireland. Your guided cycling tour continues today with a loop around this spectacular headland. Settle in and cycle on as you open up to the dazzling natural beauty all around you. You’ll see the distant Blasket Islands, evacuated over half a century ago, then go on to discover the ancient clochán (beehive huts) used by monks of old. You’ll continue from there to find stone chapels and secret coves as you continue around Slea Head. That evening, you’ll feast in celebration of the end of an amazing journey.

Take your time in the morning, and once you’ve enjoyed your breakfast, you’ll head north for Limerick. You’ll stop along the way to appreciate what the locale has to offer in the way of beautiful beaches and historical sites, and then you’ll be at the station and on your way.