Ring of Kerry & Dingle Peninsula

Day 1: Arrival in Killarney
Day 2: Killarney - Sneem, 29 mi. (47 km) (Elevation gain: 678 m)
Day 3: Sneem - Glenbeigh, 32 mi. (51 km) (823 m)
Day 4: Glenbeigh - Dingle, 30 mi. (47 km) (557 m)
Day 5: Day of rest in Dingle
Day 6: Dingle - Killorglin, 43 mi. (69 km) (979 m)
Day 7: Killorglin - Killarney, 40 mi. (64 km) (795 m)
Day 8: Departure from Killarney

*All distances are approximate. Due to circumstances beyond control, weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, therefore the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, along the way you may find temporary deviations/detours caused by roadwork, In this case, please follow the directions posted on site.

Day 1: Arrival in Killarney
Upon arrival in Killarney, you should make your way to your accommodation after 2:00 pm. If you get there early the rooms in the B&Bs will not usually be ready until midday so you can leave your luggage at the guesthouse and explore this bustling town. You can then phone the local representative and arrange a time to meet to collect your bikes (these will already have been pre-booked for you ). The bikes will be in his private home located near your guesthouse. Your route details and maps will be waiting for you in your guesthouse.

If you have time you could visit Ross Castle, a wonderfully restored 16th century Norman Tower House overlooking Lough Leane. You can even rent a boat from here and row out to a 6th-century monastic site located on one of the nearby islands. Ross Castle is about 1.5 miles from the town.

     Sample accommodation: Parkfield House / Killarney Inn

Day 2: Killarney to Sneem, 29 mi. (47 km)
The tour starts off by following a cycle track into the beautiful grounds of Muckross House. Located on the grounds is a Franciscan Abbey founded in the 15th century. It is now in ruins but is beautifully situated with a large yew tree rising up through the cloisters. After a stroll around the celebrated Muckross gardens there follows a wonderful cycle along a quiet path between two of the Killarney lakes before you return to the main road. A steady climb up to Molls Gap is rewarded with a delicious lunch in the restaurant with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. In the afternoon you sweep down through more breathtaking scenery to the picturesque village of Sneem.

     Sample accommodation: Coomassig View B&B

Day 3: Sneem to Glenbeigh, 32 mi. (51 km)
Avoiding the main Ring of Kerry road, you cycle across the peninsula. Passing along quiet country roads with stunning views of the surrounding mountains we climb to the beautiful Gap of Ballaghbearna and descend the other side into another valley with views of Carrauntoohil, Ireland’s highest mountain. After lunch, there is a wonderful cycle through quiet fields and over old stone bridges before coming to Caragh Lake. Following the lakeside, you then head west to the seaside village of Glenbeigh where you spend the night in a comfortable hotel.

     Sample accommodation: Towers Hotel, built in 1895, in the late Victorian style, located in the heart of the village

Day 4: Glenbeigh to Dingle, 30 mi. (47 km) 
You start the day with a transfer to Dingle where you will be based for the next two nights. The taxi will bring you to Dingle where you get back on the bikes, then follow the Slea Head Circular Route around the tip of the Dingle peninsula. This is one of the highlights of the tour with a wide variety of archaeological sites to visit along the route and some of the most breathtaking coastal scenery in the country.

     Sample accommodation: 
     Lantern Townhouse, in the heart of the town
     Devanes B&B, located just outside of town

Day 5: Rest day in Dingle
A wide variety of activities can be organized from the town. You can join an archaeological bus tour of the peninsula or you can swap your bike saddle for a horse saddle and go horse riding. There are boat trips to the largest of the Blasket Islands with its wonderful walking trails offering the most magnificent views of Dingle Bay. You can also take a boat trip to see "Fungi", the Dingle Dolphin, or simply explore the town with its many shops and aquarium. Finally, for those with stiff limbs, there is also a massage center in which to pamper yourself!

Day 6: Dingle - Killorglin, 43 mi. (69 km)
The morning starts with a long steady climb up to the Conor Pass with its stunning views of Mount Brandon and the coastline in the distance. There follows a wonderful descent and then a nice flat cycle along the coast to the village of Camp where you can stop for lunch. In the afternoon you head straight into the mountains and traverse the peninsula heading up over one side of the mountains to magnificent views of the other side of the peninsula with Dingle Bay and Ireland’s highest mountain range stretching out in front of you. You then descend down the other side and cycle the final stretch to our night stop in Killorglin and an evening of traditional music.

     Sample accommodation: Rivers Edge B&B, located in the town center on the banks of the Launne River

Day 7: Killorglin - Killarney, 40 mi, (64 km)
Our first destination is Kate Kearney’s Cottage where you can stop for a cup of tea. You then enter the final highlight of the tour, the Gap of Dungloe, a place you will never forget. Coming out of the gap is an incredible view looking down the Black Valley. You will then follow a small quiet route through a peaceful valley surrounded by green fields full of grazing sheep. You climb out of the valley to return to Molls Gap where you had lunch on the first day. After lunch, there is a wonderful freewheel back down to Killarney.

     Sample accommodation: Parkfield House / Killarney Inn

Day 8: Departure from Killarney

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You will be staying in guesthouses, B&B’s, or occasionally small hotels. Below is the day to day details, you will find the preferred accommodations listed. The majority of the time, these small establishments do not have elevators so please pack accordingly. All hotel bookings are based on availability. If the preferred accommodation is not possible, a suitable alternative of equal standard will be booked.

Bicycles

Trek standard bicycle

24-speed standard bicycle.

Ease-E + 2 Electric Bike

Motor	Giant SyncDrive Silent drive front hub motor, 30Nm
Sensors	Giant PedalPlus 2- sensor technology
Display	RideControl LED
Battery	Giant EnergyPak 300, 36V Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Panasonic
Frame	ALUXX aluminum
Fork	ALUXX aluminum
Handlebar	Aluminum
Stem	Aluminum adjustable
Seatpost	Aluminum
Saddle	Selle Royal Nuvola
Pedals	Anti-slip
Shifters	Shimano 8 speed Tourney Revoshift
Rear Derailleur	Shimano RD-M310 Altus
Brakes	Linear Pull