10 Activities
The Ring of Kerry, Ireland's Most Beautiful Road
Starts from
Dublin
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
10
Duration
10 hrs 35 min
Length
172 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Dublin
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
10 hrs 35 min
Length
172 mi
- Natural Attractions
- Unusual Locations
- Family-Friendly
Jack Parker
Travel Expert
- Drive the breathtaking Ring of Kenny.
- Stop off at one of the best-preserved ring forts in Ireland.
- Eat dinner in an award-winning lakeside restaurant.
Jump in the car and get ready for the drive of a lifetime!
Today you will be making the cross-country journey to the town of Killarney, where you will begin the Ring of Kenny, one of the most incredible roads in Ireland! You will be picnicking on the beach, stopping off at several stunning viewpoints and hanging out in Charlie Chaplin's favourite holiday destination! The perfect trip for anyone looking for some great roads and fantastic sights!
Today you will be making the cross-country journey to the town of Killarney, where you will begin the Ring of Kenny, one of the most incredible roads in Ireland! You will be picnicking on the beach, stopping off at several stunning viewpoints and hanging out in Charlie Chaplin's favourite holiday destination! The perfect trip for anyone looking for some great roads and fantastic sights!
Categories
- Natural Attractions
- Unusual Locations
- Family-Friendly
Jump in the car and get ready for the drive of a lifetime!
Today you will be making the cross-country journey to the town of Killarney, where you will begin the Ring of Kenny, one of the most incredible roads in Ireland! You will be picnicking on the beach, stopping off at several stunning viewpoints and hanging out in Charlie Chaplin's favourite holiday destination! The perfect trip for anyone looking for some great roads and fantastic sights!
Today you will be making the cross-country journey to the town of Killarney, where you will begin the Ring of Kenny, one of the most incredible roads in Ireland! You will be picnicking on the beach, stopping off at several stunning viewpoints and hanging out in Charlie Chaplin's favourite holiday destination! The perfect trip for anyone looking for some great roads and fantastic sights!
Jack Parker
Travel Expert
- Drive the breathtaking Ring of Kenny.
- Stop off at one of the best-preserved ring forts in Ireland.
- Eat dinner in an award-winning lakeside restaurant.
Day Itinerary
10 Activities
Day 1
171 mi0.2 mi
The Famous Ring of Kerry
Jump in the car and get ready for a day of breathtaking scenery and incredible roads! Renowned as one of the most beautiful routes in Ireland, I have no doubt that you will be lost for words by the natural beauty on display!
09:451 hr
King John's Castle
Your first stop for the day is in the famous town of Limerick!
Make your way to King John's Castle, a 13th-Century fortification, sometimes referred to as Limerick Castle! The castle itself is built upon the site of a much earlier Viking settlement that was used as a base for raiding settlements along the River Shannon at the end of the 1st-Century!
Walk around the castle grounds and dive into over 800 years of incredible history through the interactive exhibitions and spectacular re-enactments!
Visit their website for more information!
Make your way to King John's Castle, a 13th-Century fortification, sometimes referred to as Limerick Castle! The castle itself is built upon the site of a much earlier Viking settlement that was used as a base for raiding settlements along the River Shannon at the end of the 1st-Century!
Walk around the castle grounds and dive into over 800 years of incredible history through the interactive exhibitions and spectacular re-enactments!
Visit their website for more information!
69.5 mi
1 hr 40 min
12:3015 min
Tesco Metro
Your next stop is Tesco Express to pick up supplies for a lovely picnic on the beach!
23.3 mi
40 min
13:255 min
Parking Rossbeigh Beach
Head now to the Rossbeigh Beach parking and park your car.
0.2 mi
5 min
13:4545 min
Rossbeigh Beach
Take a walk down to Rossbeigh Beach!
Lay down your picnic blanket and crack out the sandwiches, it's time for a picnic on the beach! Go for a swim or kick a ball around on this beautiful sandy beach!
Lay down your picnic blanket and crack out the sandwiches, it's time for a picnic on the beach! Go for a swim or kick a ball around on this beautiful sandy beach!
3.7 mi
10 min
14:4530 min
Mountain Stage Viewpoint
Jump back in the car and carry on along the stunning Ring of Kerry road.
Stop off at the Mountain Stage Viewpoint! Offering the most incredible view across the Atlantic, the Mountain Stage Viewpoint is one of many fantastic spots along the Ring of Kerry, to stop and get some great pictures!
Stop off at the Mountain Stage Viewpoint! Offering the most incredible view across the Atlantic, the Mountain Stage Viewpoint is one of many fantastic spots along the Ring of Kerry, to stop and get some great pictures!
13.3 mi
25 min
15:4530 min
Cahergal Stone Fort
Your next atop is the Cahergall Stone Fort!
Built around the 7th Century AD, the Cahergall was used as a defensive farmstead and is one of the very best examples of Ireland's 40,000 ringforts!
Built around the 7th Century AD, the Cahergall was used as a defensive farmstead and is one of the very best examples of Ireland's 40,000 ringforts!
12.3 mi
25 min
16:455 min
Charlie Chaplin Statue
Keep heading along the stunning road and you will reach the town of Waterville!
Make a quick stop and stretch your legs at the local Charlie Chaplin Statue! Built to honour the silent film star, who holidayed in Waterville every year for over a decade!
Make a quick stop and stretch your legs at the local Charlie Chaplin Statue! Built to honour the silent film star, who holidayed in Waterville every year for over a decade!
7.5 mi
20 min
17:1530 min
Derrynane Beach
Your second beach stop of the day is Derrynane Beach!
Hop out the car and wander along the wild, sandy shoreline, taking in the incredible views on offer!
Hop out the car and wander along the wild, sandy shoreline, taking in the incredible views on offer!
36 mi
1 hr 10 min
19:0015 min
Owengarriff River
Make a stop along the Owengarriff River and take in the breathtaking views across Upper Lake!
From here you can simply stop for a photo or take a short walk to the river itself.
From here you can simply stop for a photo or take a short walk to the river itself.
6.2 mi
15 min
19:301 hr 30 min
Castlelough Restaurant & Lakeside Bistro
After a long day, it's time for dinner!
Your final stop for the day is the Castlelough Restaurant & Lakeside Bistro. With huge windows spanning the dining room, you have an incredible view across the lake!
The AA Rosette itself offers a great selection of locally sourced food created by the award-winning Chef Noel Enright!
Take a look at their website here for more information.
Your final stop for the day is the Castlelough Restaurant & Lakeside Bistro. With huge windows spanning the dining room, you have an incredible view across the lake!
The AA Rosette itself offers a great selection of locally sourced food created by the award-winning Chef Noel Enright!
Take a look at their website here for more information.