kerry way

Glenbeigh is a peaceful village with a cosy old world atmosphere.
Stage 4. Glenbeigh - Cahirciveen 28km (17 miles):
There are also spectacular views of the Dingle Bay and the route also passes near the now unused Great Southern and Western Railway line which went to Cahirciveen. Views can also be seen of Kells Bay and Valentia Harbour.
Stage 5. Cahirciveen - Waterville 30km (19 miles):
Along this route you also pass near Killinane Mediaeval Parish Church. From vantage points also in this route it is possible to see the ridge of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks and also the bridge joining Valentia Island to the mainland.
Stage 6 Waterville - Caherdaniel 28km (17 miles): Along this section you will pass near the stone fort of Cahersavane, a smaller version of Staigue Fort at Castlecove.
Stage 7. Caherdaniel - Sneem 19km (12 miles):
Along this route near the village of Castlecove is Staigue Fort. This is one of the best preserved of all the Irish stone Forts, possibly dating from 1,000 B.C.. There are some excellent views also of Kenmare River.
Stage 8. Sneem - Kenmare 30km (19 miles):
Theis is the second last leg of the route. There are some fine views of Kenmare Bay from the vantage points. There is an abundance of the beautiful fuschia on this route with its distinctive deep red flower in season.
Kenmare is an attractive town, a model of a planned landlord's town, laid out on the instructions of the first Marquess of Lansdowne in 1775.
Stage 9. Kenmare - Killarney 25km (16 miles):
This is the last leg of the route on Green road from Gaulane Cross, over "Windy Gap", descending to the junction with an outward route. There are some excellent panoramic views of Purple Mountain and Tomies Mountain across Killarney's Upper Lake and Derrycunnihy Wood. The final stage goes over some of stage one on the outward trip so you will have an opportunity again to enjoy Torc Waterfall, Muckross House and Muckross Abbey.