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One of the main priorities of Kerry Hiking is to promote the enjoyment of walking safely and responsibly in the mountains.

Unpredictable Atlantic weather, complex terrain and other challenges are all part of the hill walking experience in this wonderful environment. 

The sheer beauty of the mountain ranges of the Iveragh, Dingle and Beara Peninsulas cannot be fully appreciated without the help and leadership of an experienced Mountain Hiking Guide.  

There are a selection of wonderful walking routes which cater for individual preferences and abilities. These walks are categorised according to their grades of difficulty:    

A strenuous walk can involve a steep climb, cover 12km to 16km and take 6 hours or more to complete. €75 - 100 per person.

Moderate walks are more suited for scrambling, can take 5 hours or more and cover 10km to 14km. €60 per person.

Easy walks usually involve a more progressive ascent/descent over 8km to 12km over a period of 4 hours. €30 - 40 per person.

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1. Contact Cesar for info about availability or for a quote. Discount for groups.

2. You will get confirmation for the walk & date that you prefer.

3. Payment. Options:      

-Booking on Airbnb.   

-Electronic bank transfer.

-Last minute - confirm and pay at meeting point. 

4. Cesar will advise via E-mail or WhatsApp the time, meet point & the weather forecast.

Cesar ~ M: +353 89 252 2514 on WhatsApp

E-mail: kerryhiking@gmail.com  

Trips for one person o group welcome. Flexible dates:  

2 day walk to: 

The MacGillycuddy's Reeks.     

The Wild Atlantic Way. 

Killarney National Park.    

The Kerry Way.    

Includes:  

2 Night on route Hotel - B&B.     

All transport for walks.     

From €300 per person sharing room.    

Trips could be organised with 3 ~ 4 walking days.

Ascent Carrauntoohil with a guide based in County Kerry, and leading walks since 2015. As an experienced professional, César will manage the itineraries and spectacular mountain route of your walk very carefully. Able to navigate on the mountains safely under any weather conditions, he observes, approaches and explores the mountains from every angle, and will advise about the most suitable route. 

Many years ago, he was touched by the beauty of Ireland, especially the south west. During the last 11 years, César has extensively explored Killarney National Park, MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, Iveragh, Dingle and Beara peninsulas, and walked most of the mountains ranges of Ireland.

César regularly leads walks in a voluntary capacity for a Hillwalking Club, he has organised, coordinated and led walking holidays for groups in his homeland - the mountains of Alicante, Sierra Nevada, Nerja & The Pyrenees, in Spain. 

Water running from streams, rivers, waterfalls and lakes along to The Atlantic Ocean; woodlands with native and ancient trees covered in moss; wild flowers, ferns, heather and gorse; red deer, wild goats, white-tailed eagles, foxes; remains of dwellings built by earlier inhabitants thousands of years ago will cause you to pause. 

Walking in this scenery will enhance the positive side of your personality and you will be filled with a sense of well-being. 

Spectacular Scenery  

The journey through The Gap of Dunloe showcases the grey and purple majesty of Purple Mountain and the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, which contrasts with Mangerton Plateau and the dramatic mountain passes around Horses Glen.

There is the vibrant magic and prevalent green in the valleys and woodlands of Killarney National Park, which transforms into a rich tapestry of differing shades of golden browns as summer turns to autumn over the mountains of County Kerry.  

Walk could be adapted to changing conditions. Weather, year's season, terrain, distance, ascent, time, pace, quality of hiking gear, your fitness level, how you feel (energy level), hillwalking experience, and the group’s ability, are factors that will determine the real grade of difficulty of a walk. For instance, wet ground (rocks, grass) makes difficult to keep the balance and increases the risk of a slip. 

The walks take place on varied terrain at different paces. Some sections of the routes will be through tough wet boggy moorland, uneven broken ground, areas with overgrown heather, grass or bracken, and ascending hills and mountains over steep ground. 

Often we do short stops to catch our breath; to admire the mountains, flora and wildlife; to take pictures; to have lunch break, etc. After a walk, you might feel a little bit tired, but have the impression that time passed quickly and have a feeling of happiness & well-being. Those are the signs that you enjoyed thoroughly the walk. 

No matter the season, or how many times you have visited, each time will fill you with joy.

Bear in mind that in summer some days are like winter, with bad weather on the mountains. Gear for safety, comfort, and to cope with the weather in Ireland. It will help to keep you dry, an important factor to enjoy a walk when is raining: 

Light hiking boots or shoes (summer) 

Waterproof hiking boots (winter)

Good warm socks. 

Polyester trousers. 

Thermal base layer & Fleece jacket. 

Waterproof jacket (summer) & over-trousers (winter) 

Hat and gloves. 

Small rucksack, Food & Water.

Spare thermal layer, hat and gloves (winter) 

Gaiters (winter)

Walking sticks (optional) 

Booking available on Airbnb https://www.airbnb.ie/experiences/947548

Killarney National Park is a very special part of the World. A natural ecosystem connected to the Atlantic Ocean. Torc Mountain is an easy hike. Scheduled Tuesdays & Thursdays.

Itinerary:

The walking route will be to Torc Waterfall & Mountain. Torc summit at 535 metres high.  

We will start our walk at a leisurely pace and I will make sure that everybody is comfortable and happy. With will stops at regular intervals to enjoy the scenery, to take pictures, and have lunch break.

A moderate ~ strenuous hike. Scheduled some Mondays.

Itinerary:

This hike is on open moorland and mountain, with wet ground at some spots, narrow mountain tracks surrounded by high heather and short steep climbs. We are hiking off the beaten tracks, on scenic parts of the mountain that are seldom trod. The route would be completely personalised to the abilities, fitness and equipment of the group to make a truly memorable experience. The semi-circular walking route will be contouring near Tomies and Shehy mountains.

        
From the summit at 832 metres high there are great views of The MacGillycuddy’s Reeks and Killarney National Park. 

A moderate walk.  Scheduled some Mondays.

Itinerary: 

With an easy and quick access from Killarney.  We will walk the most direct route to the summit at 838 metres (2,749 ft) via Devil’s Punch Bowl, and the steep eastern arête with a great view over Horse’s Glen. The walk is on green road and mountain tracks, suitable for people without hill walking experience and a moderate fitness level.

 
We will have lunch break at the summit with views of Kenmare Bay, Beara Peninsula, the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, Killarney National Park and Dingle Peninsula. From here, the way down could be done in 2 hours with an easy pace.

Itinerary:

I will meet with my hiking group at Kate Kearney's Cottage, The Gap of Dunloe, with free car park and public toilets.

We will start our walk at a leisurely pace, and I will make sure that everybody is comfortable and happy. We will stop at regular intervals for people to enjoy the scenery, to take photos, and have some snacks and drinks.

The walking route to Strickeen will be on open mountain and a wide track in the way down. The walk is easy suitable for a family with children over 10 years. 

From the summit at 440 meters high, there are great views toward Carrauntoohil and Dingle peninsula. Here we would have lunch break, surrounded by the highest mountains in Ireland. 

Itinerary:

Meet at Lisleibane - Carrauntoohil Car Park, Beaufort, Co. Kerry, V93 AR2V. We will start out a lovely easy-moderate walk after checking gear, food and water. Carrauntoohil Coffee Hut at the car park will be open for a coffee, snacks or water.

On our way, perhaps we meet sheep, we watch the birds soar as we walk along the river Gaddagh into Hag’s Glen. Surrounded by the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks we can see the pyramid shape of Carrauntoohil in the background, Ireland's highest mountain.

This walk suitable for all fitness levels, will be done with a slow recreational pace on easy low terrain, a wide track and low mountain path, the highest point at 300 metres will be near the lakes Gouragh and Callee.

We will start our walk near Ladies View at a leisurely pace, and I will make sure that everybody is comfortable and happy, with stops at regular intervals for people to enjoy the scenery, to take photos, and have some food and drinks. During the walk I like to talk with my group about issues related to the area, such ancient dwelling places.  

Itinerary:    

The walking route will be The Kerry Way to Lord Brandon’s Cottage and the Black Valley on forest track and narrow road. Every one of my guided walks has its' own particular places of outstanding beauty. I always aim to make my walks a very special and memorable experience for guests.  

Booking available on Airbnb https://www.airbnb.ie/experiences/851937  

A strenuous walk, ideal for a person with a good fitness level and hillwalking experience. 

Itinerary:

Easy walking first into the Hag’s Glen along the River Gaddagh for 45 minutes to warm up, with a panoramic view over The MacGillycuddy’s Reeks. Then with short scrambles on the mountain path north of Lough Gouragh, and steep climb heading via O’Shea's Gully to the col on Beenkeragh ridge. Bearing southeast in about 20 minutes to the summit at 1039 metres over sea level. Taking our time at the top to have lunch break. The views in a clear day are stunning. 

    
The way down will be via Devil’s Ladder, a steep gully where some scrambling down is required; or Zig-Zag path or Heavenly Gates; depending on weather conditions & safety. 

Carrauntoohil at 1,039 m over sea level is the highest peak in Ireland, Beenkeragh with stunning views is the second 1,010 m.

Strenuous hiking with steep climb and exposure. This walk is ideal for a person with a good fitness level. Scheduled some Fridays.  

Itinerary:

On our approach to the mountain we walk into Hag’s Glen for one hour before our first rest, with some scrambling we reach the base of the Hag’s Tooth at 500 metres high. We then prepare for the summit and the actual climb, with short scrambles and steep climb we will head up via Coomcalee. From the top we can see the finest views of Beenkeragh Ridge which join to Carrauntoohil within a distance of 800 metres, and the beautiful Iveragh Peninsula.  

After lunch break at the summit, If the weather is very good (good visibility, no wind, rain, cold) on the way down the route would be via Beenkeragh Ridge to Carrauntoohil.   

Strenuous hiking with steep climb scrambling & exposure. Scheduled some Fridays. 

Itinerary:

Alpine like walking on complex terrain over the ridge of Knocknapeasta (973m), The Big Gun (939m), and Cruach Mhor (932m). 

This walk is ideal for a person with a good fitness level and hillwalking experience.    

This mountain hike along the Eastern Reeks with stunning views, is a five stars activity with all ingredients to enjoy the mountains.  The route would be completely personalised to the abilities, fitness and equipment of the group to make a truly memorable experience. 

A moderate hike. Scheduled some Fridays.  

Itinerary:

The walk is on a green road and mountain tracks, suitable for people without hill walking experience and a moderate fitness level. With start/finish point at Mountain Stage near Glenbeigh, first we will walk on The Kerry Way trail. After one hour we will go up to summit Beenmore  at 670 metres high & Drung Hill  at 640 metres, after lunch break there is a gentle way down to the finish point. 

Stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and Dingle Peninsula that will remain in your heart & mind. What a magical experience!   

One of the finest hikes in Ireland. Moderate - difficult, but flexible. Scheduled some Fridays.    

Itinerary:

Hiking on Brandon Mountain is a great & unique experience. The west & east sides of the mountain ridge are totally different, west with gentle slopes and east with vertical walls. This contrast, and the location traversing Dingle Peninsula with stunning view make and interesting and attractive walk that could be challenging in bad weather due to the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean.    

The route to Brandon summit at 952m start/finish at Ballybrack public car park. The main feature of the walk will be the knife-edge ridge from north to south, but the route would be completely personalised to the abilities, fitness and equipment of the group to make a truly memorable experience.

Moderate ~ Strenuous hiking. Scheduled some Mondays.    

Itinerary:

Walking on high ground in Beara Peninsula is an exclusive experience that only "a few people" can enjoy. Due to the remoteness and complex terrain along the Caha Mountains navigation could be challenging even in good weather conditions.    

Hungry Hill summit at 682m is the target of this walk, with start/finish at Healy Pass. The boundary Cork - Kerry in Beara Peninsula. (other similar walks by request could be done in the Caha Mountains)   The route would be completely personalised to the abilities, fitness and equipment of the group to make a truly memorable experience.