The Iveragh Peninsula or Ring of Kerry, the second of the five southwestern peninsulas, is one of the most popular tourist routes in Ireland. Instead of seeing it by car with the crowds, we invite you to experience it by walking. This is the best way to fully appreciate the natural beauty and culture of this peninsula. Walking the Kerry and Beara Ways offers a chance to see Bronze Age forts, early Christian remains and a 6th century monastic settlement. This tour pairs the best of both routes, beginning with the more popular Iveragh and switching to the remote Beara Peninsula in Glengarriff. This region is a haven for walkers, offering splendidly wild mountains and valleys and Ireland’s highest mountains, the Macgillycuddy Reeks. It promises an unforgettable experience! The 15-day tour is a relaxed combination of our Kerry and Beara Way tours, incorporating more free days so you can choose how often and how much you walk. This walking tour pairs the best of both routes, beginning in Waterville and switching to the Beara Way in Glengarriff to end in Castletownbere. Lovely seaside villages and small towns. Visit 6th century Abbey Island and Derrynane House. Loop walks in the foothills of the Macgillycuddy Reek Mountains. Dromore Castle & colourful market town of Kenmare 18th century Muckross House & Gardens Reenagross Woodlands, Kenmare Bay & Heritage Trail Garinish Island and the famous Peto Italian Gardens. Bere Island & the Island Loop Ways Quiet country coastal paths with megalithic stones.