Contae Chiarraí

County Kerry outdoors

67 trails, 22 bathing waters, 9 forests, 30 parks, gardens and islands, 7 heritage sites in County Kerry — with this week's best day to get out, from Met Éireann's forecast.

67 trails & walks 22 beaches & bathing waters 9 forests & woodlands 30 parks, gardens & islands 7 heritage sites

This week outdoors

Best day outdoors: Wed, 28 Oct — a little daytime rain, breezy, up to 13°C

Weather warnings could not be checked just now — see met.ie/warnings.

Wed, 28 Oct13° / 12°Medium rain showers25 km/h WSW · 1.7 mm by dayGood day outdoors
Thu, 29 Oct13° / 13°Grey cloud40 km/h SSE · 0.4 mm by dayGood day outdoors
Fri, 30 Oct14° / 11°Heavy rain30 km/h SSW · 17.2 mm by dayBetter for a cosy day in
Sat, 31 Oct12° / 7°Light rain20 km/h N · 1.2 mm by dayGood day outdoors

Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet

Ciarraílogainm.ie

Trails & walks in County Kerry

Waymarked walks, greenways and long-distance ways that start in or pass through County Kerry, from Sport Ireland's register.

TrailBallykissane Centenary Loop Walk6.5 km2 hrModerateLoopThis trail follows minor roads, the banks of the River Laune and an elevated flood defence bank as it takes the walker to Ballykissane pier, along the river shoreline with its abundance of flora and fauna, and back to…

TrailBolus Barracks Loop5.9 km2 hr 30 minModerateLoopThis walk includes minor road, hillside paths and green road to reach the end of Bolus Head and pass along high cliffs before rising to the ruins of a signal tower perched on top of a steep climb and descending to…

TrailCaher Marsh Loop4 km1 hrEasyLoopThis family friendly walk follows quiet country road, tracks and a harbour levee along the shore, is ideal for birdwatchers and offers superb views of the surrounding area, including Castlemaine Harbour, Slieve Mish…

TrailCahersiveen - Beentee Loop9.5 km4 hrChallengingLoopOn minor road, track and mountain path this challenging loop climbs Beentee Mountain which overlooks the town of Cahersiveen on the scenic Ring of Kerry. From the summit there are spectacular views over the Iveragh…

TrailCahirsiveen - Carhan Letter Loop11.1 km5 hr 24 minChallengingLoopOn minor road, track and mountain path this challenging loop climbs Beentee Mountain which overlooks the town of Cahersiveen on the scenic Ring of Kerry. From the summit there are spectacular views over the Iveragh…

TrailCailleach Beara Loop - Bonane Beara9.9 km4 hrChallengingLoopThis loop takes you up Releagh Hill and from the valley floor to the heights of Esk Mountain with a fine ridge walk to Turner's Rock. On laneways, woodland tracks, cross country and hillside, there are fine views of the…

All 67 in County Kerry

Ballykissane Centenary Loop Walk6.5 km · 2 hr
Bolus Barracks Loop5.9 km · 2 hr 30 min
Caher Marsh Loop4 km · 1 hr
Cahersiveen - Beentee Loop9.5 km · 4 hr
Cahirsiveen - Carhan Letter Loop11.1 km · 5 hr 24 min
Cailleach Beara Loop - Bonane Beara9.9 km · 4 hr
Castlequin - Paddy Casey Loop Walk - Long Loop5.3 km · 1 hr 45 min
Castlequin - Paddy Casey Loop Walk - Short Loop3 km · 1 hr
Cosan Barr a Chuma2.3 km · 2 hr
Cronin's Yard Loop5.2 km · 2 hr 15 min
Cullum's Cup Kilbeg Loop4.8 km · 3 hr
Cullum's Cup Main Loop7.8 km · 3 hr
Dingle - Cosan Cuas na nEighe2.9 km · 1 hr
Dingle - Siúlóid an tSáis13.6 km · 4 hr 30 min
Dingle - Siuloid Cholmain7.4 km · 2 hr 30 min
Dingle - Siúlóid na Cille4.5 km · 1 hr 30 min
Dingle - Siuloid na Faille4.9 km · 1 hr 30 min
Druid's Loop - Bonane Beara4.5 km · 1 hr 30 min
Emlagh Loop6.1 km · 1 hr 45 min
Fermoyle Loop - Sneem12.9 km · 4 hr
Fionn MacCool Loop - Bonane Beara5.2 km · 1 hr 30 min
Keel Uphill Downhill Loop Walk12 km · 3 hr 30 min
Lisleibane Loop5.3 km · 2 hr 15 min
Listowel Village Walks - River Walk2.9 km · 1 hr
Listowel Village Walks - Sive Walk6.7 km · 2 hr 30 min
Lomanagh Loop - Sneem10.6 km · 3 hr 30 min
Lyracrompane Mass Path4.7 km · 1 hr 30 min
Meelin Hill Looped Walk /Lúbshiúlóid na Maoilinne9 km · 3 hr
Moyvane Village Walks - Village - Sportsfield - Nature Trail - Kiln Way2.6 km · 1 hr
Slí na nGallán4.6 km · 1 hr 20 min
Tarbert - John F Leslie Woodland Walk5 km · 1 hr 30 min
Laharn Bog Loop14.7 km · Easy
Ballybunion Loops - Beach Walk7.2 km · 2 hr
Ballybunion Loops - Lahardane Hill Walk8.2 km · 1 hr 30 min
Kilgarvan Village Loop3 km · 50 min
Kingdom of Kerry Greenways - Tralee to Fenit13.6 km · 3 hr 20 min
Kingdom of Kerry Greenways - Tralee to Fenit13.6 km · 1 hr
Portmagee Knockeenawaddra Loop Walk6.9 km · 3 hr
Portmagee Pound Loop Walk6 km · 2 hr
Siúlóid na nGleannta4.4 km · 2 hr 30 min
Skellig Monks Trail2.3 km · 1 hr
The Skelligs Way11.8 km · 3 hr 30 min
Bray Head - Valentia2 km · Moderate
Kilbanow Mountain Loop5.3 km · Challenging
Beara Way241.8 km · 9 days
Glanteenassig - Lough Caum1.6 km · 1 hr
Glanteenassig - Lough Slat view10 min · Easy
Glanteenassig - River Trail0.7 km · 30 min
Kerry Head Cycleway17.1 km · 40 min
Kerry Way232.1 km · 9 days
Moyvane Village Walks - Nature Trail Way1.9 km · 35 min
Moyvane Village Walks - Village - Sportsfield Way1.1 km · 20 min
Rossacroo Wood - Milenium Park Trail1.3 km · 30 min
Ballybunion Cliff Path1 km · 30 min
Kingdom of Kerry Greenways - Listowel to Limerick16 km · 1 hr 20 min
Kingdom of Kerry Greenways - Listowel to Limerick16 km · 4 hr
Moyvane Village Walks - Kiln Way0.9 km · 40 min
Reenroe Cliff Walk1.5 km · 40 min
EuroVelo 1 Ireland - Atlantic Coast Route2300 km · Very Challenging
Glanageenty - Bernard Brothers Loop9.5 km · 3 hr
Glanageenty - Lenihan Loop5.6 km · 2 hr 20 min
Glanageenty Loop3.7 km · 1 hr 20 min
Shannon Way39.4 km · 8 hr 30 min
Strickeen Trail2.3 km · 2 hr
Dingle Way162.9 km · 7 days
Duhallow Way73.9 km · 3 days
North Kerry Way43.7 km · 2 days

Beaches & bathing waters in County Kerry

Bathing waters the EPA monitors in County Kerry: the latest results, any warning in place, and the facilities.

BeachBaile an Sceilg (Ballinskelligs)Water quality: Excellent (2025)Blue FlagLifeguards in seasonToiletsBaile an Sceilg is a sandy beach backing onto Baile an Sceilg village. The beach is sheltered from Atlantic wave action by Horse island. It is exposed to southerly winds. The lands behind the beach are primarily a…

BeachBallybunnion NorthWater quality: Excellent (2025)Blue FlagLifeguards in seasonToiletsBallybunnion North is an exposed sandy beach facing due west onto the Atlantic ocean, thus the beach can be rough at times. There is no vegetation of note as the rear of the beach is comprised of a concrete promenade…

BeachBallybunnion SouthWater quality: Excellent (2025)Blue FlagLifeguards in seasonToiletsBallybunnion South is an exposed sandy beach facing due west onto the Atlantic ocean, thus the beach can be rough at times. There is a narrow strip of vegetation separating the beach from the road and the footpath which…

BeachBallyheigueWater quality: Excellent (2025)Blue FlagLifeguards in seasonToiletsBallyheigue is an exposed sandy beach facing due west onto the Atlantic ocean, thus the beach can be rough at times. There is no vegetation of note at the rear of the majority of the bathing water. A section of the…

BeachTrá na BeannaíBanna StrandWater quality: Excellent (2025)Blue FlagLifeguards in seasonToiletsBanna bathing water is located in a rural area. There are no buildings located in the sand dune system or on the promenade to the back of the bathing waters. The majority of the Banna Bathing water backs onto an…

BeachDoire Fhíonáin (Derrynane)Water quality: Excellent (2025)Blue FlagLifeguards in seasonToiletsDoire Fhíonáin (Derrynane) is a south westerly facing sandy beach backing onto sand dunes. It is exposed to Atlantic wave action and westerly winds. The beach is backed by a sand-dune system, and beyond this is a…

All 22 in County Kerry

Baile an Sceilg (Ballinskelligs)Water quality: Excellent (2025) · Blue Flag
Ballybunnion NorthWater quality: Excellent (2025) · Blue Flag
Ballybunnion SouthWater quality: Excellent (2025) · Blue Flag
BallyheigueWater quality: Excellent (2025) · Blue Flag
Banna Strand Trá na BeannaíWater quality: Excellent (2025) · Blue Flag
Doire Fhíonáin (Derrynane)Water quality: Excellent (2025) · Blue Flag
Fenit An FhianaitWater quality: Excellent (2025) · Blue Flag
Fionntrá (Ventry)Water quality: Excellent (2025) · Blue Flag
Inch InseWater quality: Excellent (2025) · Blue Flag
MaharabegWater quality: Excellent (2025) · Blue Flag
Rossbeigh, White StrandWater quality: Excellent (2025) · Blue Flag
White Strand, CaherciveenWater quality: Excellent (2025) · Blue Flag
Kells Na CeallaWater quality: Excellent (2025) · Blue Flag
Castlegregory Caisleán GhriaireWater quality: Excellent (2025) · Toilets
Cúas CromWater quality: Excellent (2025) · Toilets
Trá na hUíne (Inny Strand, Waterville)Water quality: Excellent (2025) · Parking
Cromane An CrománToilets · Parking
Littor beachParking · Dogs on a lead
Reenroe An Rinn RuaParking · Dogs on a lead
Béal BánDogs on a lead
DerrymoreDogs on a lead
Waterville Town BeachWheelchair access · Dogs on a lead

Forests & woodlands in County Kerry

Coillte forest parks and recreation woods in County Kerry, with the trails inside them and where to park.

ForestAn LicínLickeen4 trailsParking

ForestGleann na GinteGlanageenty3 trailsParking

ForestLoch CárthaíCaragh Lake2 trailsParking

ForestGleann Tí an EasaighGlanteenassig2 trailsParking

ForestRossacroo Wood2 trailsParking

ForestCill an ChlocháinKillaclohane1 trailParking

All 9 in County Kerry

Lickeen An Licín4 trails · Parking
Glanageenty Gleann na Ginte3 trails · Parking
Caragh Lake Loch Cárthaí2 trails · Parking
Glanteenassig Gleann Tí an Easaigh2 trails · Parking
Rossacroo Wood2 trails · Parking
Killaclohane Cill an Chlocháin1 trail · Parking
Lyreacrompane Ladhar an Chrompáin1 trail · Parking
Kimego1 trail
Pike Wood Coill na PaidhceParking

Parks, gardens & islands in County Kerry

Parks, gardens, islands and more beaches in County Kerry, from Fáilte Ireland's attractions — nature places only.

Nature spotAn Blascaod Mór - the Blasket IslandsIslandSail across the Blasket Sound and explore the now deserted villages on the stunning Blasket Islands off the coast of County Kerry.

Nature spotBeale StrandBeachStroll the 3km rocky, sandy beach of Beale Strand in County Kerry around the 'dog-leg' of the Shannon estuary.

Nature spotCamp BeachBeachCampCamp is a small village located near the Slieve Mish Mountains in County Kerry. The beach here is a long safe stretch enjoyed by many.

Nature spotCé Bhaile an Sceilg (Ballinskelligs Pier)IslandBallinskelligsAdmire the sky blue waters of the Atlantic ocean from Ballinskelligs Pier (Cé Bhaile and Sceilg) on the edge of County Kerry.

Nature spotCé Bhun an Bhaile (Bunavalla Pier)IslandTake a stroll down to Bunavalla Pier in County Kerry and enjoy sights of the docked fishing boats and the stunning coastline.

Nature spotCeann Sléibhe (Slea Head)BeachDrive along Slea Head (Ceann Sléibhe) in County Kerry and take in incredible views of ancient forts, stunning beaches, historic churches and more.

All 30 in County Kerry

An Blascaod Mór - the Blasket IslandsIsland
Beale StrandBeach
Camp BeachBeach · Camp
Cé Bhaile an Sceilg (Ballinskelligs Pier)Island · Ballinskelligs
Cé Bhun an Bhaile (Bunavalla Pier)Island
Ceann Sléibhe (Slea Head)Beach
Clogher BeachBeach · Dingle
CoomanaspicIsland
Dooks BeachBeach
Doonshean BeachBeach
Fermoyle Strand Trá FhormaoileachBeach
Inch Oileán InseBeach
Innisfallen IslandIsland
Kilmakilloge Cill MocheallógBeach
Kinard BeachBeach
Maharees BeachBeach
Mountain Stage Stad an tSléibheBeach · Glenbeigh
Murreagh BeachBeach
Portmagee HarbourIsland · Portmagee
Radharc na mBlascaodaí (Blaskets View)Island
Samphire Island An tOileán MórIsland
Srón Bhroin (Brandon Point)Beach · Brandon
Derreen GardensGarden
Garden of EuropeGarden
Garden of the SensesGarden · Tralee
Gleninchaquin ParkPark · Kenmare
Kells Bay House And GardensGarden · Cappamore
Knockreer House and GardensGarden · Killarney
Rose of Tralee StatuePark · Tralee
The Way the Fairies WentGarden

Heritage sites in County Kerry

Monuments to visit and world heritage in County Kerry, from the National Monuments Service and the Heritage Council.

Heritage siteSkellig Michael World Heritage SiteUNESCO World Heritage Siteoff Iveragh PeninsulaThe Skellig Rocks, Skellig Michael (also known as Great Skellig) and Little Skellig, are towering sea crags rising from the Atlantic Ocean almost 12 kilometres west of the Ivereagh Peninsula in County Kerry. Located at…

Heritage siteArd FheartaArdfertCathedralArdfertA monastery was founded here by St. Brendan 'The Navigator' in the 6th century. There are three medieval churches, an ogham stone and a number of early Christian and medieval grave slabs on the site today. The earliest…

Heritage siteCarrigafoyle CastleCastleCarrigafoyleCarrigafoyle Castle is situated at the mouth of the River Shannon, and was referred to as the ‘Guardian of the Shannon’ because of its strategic location overlooking the shipping lanes that supplied the city of…

Heritage siteListowel CastleCastleListowelThe construction date of the earliest castle at Listowel dates to the 13th century but the present castle was probably built in the 15th century by the FitzMaurices. The castle stands on an elevation on a steep bank…

Heritage siteReask Monastic SiteEcclesiastical enclosureAn RiascNothing is known about the history of the ancient church site at Reask situated on the spectacular Dingle Peninsula. This monument comprises the remains of a stone church, cross-inscribed slabs, and a collection of…

Heritage siteCaisleán an RoisRoss CastleCastleRoss IslandThis Castle may be considered a typical example of the stronghold of an Irish Chieftain during the Middle Ages. The date of its foundation is uncertain but it was probably built in the late 15th century by one of the…

All 7 in County Kerry

Skellig Michael World Heritage SiteUNESCO World Heritage Site · off Iveragh Peninsula
Ardfert Ard FheartaCathedral · Ardfert
Carrigafoyle CastleCastle · Carrigafoyle
Listowel CastleCastle · Listowel
Reask Monastic SiteEcclesiastical enclosure · An Riasc
Ross Castle Caisleán an RoisCastle · Ross Island
Skellig Michael, World Heritage SiteTerrace · Sceilg MhichÍL