Nature spot · County Kerry

Cill Mocheallóg

Kilmakilloge

Beach

Kilmakilloge — Photo: Fáilte Ireland

The EPA does not monitor this beach for bathing water, so there is no water-quality record. Check locally and follow the signs before you swim.

Stop by Kilmakilloge in County Kerry and enjoy fine views of the Kenmare River and the surrounding area of the Beara Peninsula.

Named after St Killian, Kilmakilloge serves as the perfect picnic spot of all visitors who enjoy a snack with a stunning view.

Park up in the car park nearby and get a picnic bench before they're all gone.

Outdoors in County Kerry this week

Best day outdoors: Sun, 1 Nov — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C

Thu, 29 Oct13° / 13°Grey cloudGood day outdoors
Fri, 30 Oct14° / 12°Light rainGood day outdoors
Sat, 31 Oct13° / 10°DrizzleGood day outdoors
Sun, 1 Nov13° / 5°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors

Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet

Make a day of it

The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.

Trails & walks

Trail · Co. Cork · 8.0 km awayArdgroom - Pulleen loop3.3 km2 hrEasyLoopThe Loop starts from Cuas Quay near Bird Point, following the blue arrows along firm coastal tracks and paths parallel to the coast as far as Dog's Point returning further inland. There are breath-taking views of…

Trail · 9.4 km awayFermoyle Loop - Sneem12.9 km4 hrModerateLoopThe Sneem Fermoyle Loop Walk covers a distance of 14 kilometres on minor roads, farm tracks and way marked paths across hillsides and through farmland. The walk is of moderate standard, crosses a grassy hillside and…

Beaches & bathing waters

Beach · 24 km awayDoire 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…

Beach · Co. Cork · 24 km awayCill ChrócháinKilcrohaneParkingWheelchair accessDogs on a leadKilcrohane Pier is a small sheltered harbour just outside the village of Kilcrohane. It is a small rocky cove with lovely views of Dunmanus Bay.

Forests & woodlands

Forest · Co. Cork · 19 km awayDún BaoiDunboy3 trailsParking

Parks, gardens & islands

Nature spot · 2.0 km awayDerreen GardensGardenDerreen Gardens, in County Kerry, cover more than 60 acres of garden with over 12km of paths which wind through mature and varied woodland. The garden is full of rare and exotic plants and a haven for wildlife.

Nature spot · 9.3 km awayThe Way the Fairies WentGardenThe Way the Fairies Went is a collection of pyramid shaped sculptures in the pretty village of Sneem, on the Ring of Kerry scenic drive.

Nature spot · 9.7 km awayGleninchaquin ParkParkKenmareGleninchaquin Park in County Kerry is a landscape of breathtaking beauty, suitable for leisurely exploration and peaceful walks. Discover winding streams crossed by log bridges, mountain paths with carved steps, and wander through dramatic rock passages and glens, viewing lakes and waterfalls.