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Kenmare to Killarney via Old Kenmare Road on the Kerry Way

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Ireland

Munster

Kerry

Kenmare to Killarney via Old Kenmare Road on the Kerry Way

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4.8

(96)

400

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Kenmare to Killarney via Old Kenmare Road on the Kerry Way

07:36

26.5km

640m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: December 18, 2025

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1.13 km

Kenmare Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Nestled in a cirque lies this charming, colorful town at the mouth of the Roughty, Finihy, and Sheen rivers, which flow into the verdant Kenmare River. Approaching from the Beara …

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7.51 km

View from Windy Gap

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A secluded spot that is full of charm, ruggedness and beauty. Fabulous views of Killarney National Park and feelings of being totally immersed in nature. The pass is known as …

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11.5 km

Derrycunnihy Wood

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The gnarled trees and the stone wall are thickly covered with moss, lichens hang from the branches and the ground is covered with leaves and dead branches. Here you would …

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18.6 km

Torc Waterfall

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Torc Waterfall is located in the heart of Killarney National Park and is easily accessible on foot. Its highest point is 20 meters (66 feet). A worthwhile destination on any …

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21.5 km

View of Lough Leane and Island

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A narrow footpath leads along the lakeshore for a while, lined with old trees and offering beautiful views of the lake.

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26.5 km

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Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

8.69 km

4.40 km

1.83 km

1.06 km

197 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

10.9 km

1.88 km

1.18 km

723 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (310 m)

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May 7, 2024,Kerry Way - Etappe 11 - Kenmare -> Killarney

FINALE! We walk the last stage under grey clouds and light that is unsuitable for photography 😢
First a few kilometres of almost car-free country road and then we can enjoy the Killarney National Park for around 16km. At Muckross House & Abbey the sun finally comes out.
The last 7km of asphalt along the main road are definitely not …

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April 27, 2024,The Kerry Way // Herz-Projekt (4) zugunsten des Kinderschutzbundes - Tag 7 - Von Kenmare nach Killarney

"The end is the beginning is the end..."

Prologue:
I am on the Kerry Way and am doing my 4th heart project. And if you don't know what this is yet, take a look at my collections or here:
lokalklick.eu/2024/02/20/das-vierte-herz-projekt-dieses-mal-fuer-den-kinderschutzbund

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June 19, 2025,Kerry Way 9: Kenmare / Killarney

Since we started the penultimate stage later, the big finale also came last. At over 26 km, this final stage was the longest of our hike. Thanks to the surprising spell of sunshine, it was also the warmest. It was a successful conclusion, even though my legs were now very tired. Some guidebooks say this section is the most beautiful; …

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May 21, 2023,☘️🇮🇪 “The Kerry Way” Day 7. from Kenmare to Killarney 🇮🇪☘️

The last stage today it was not sunny, even a bit of mist around the tops it was gray and gray and sometimes even exciting dark gray skies and that made it quite wonderfully mysterious and sober, an atmosphere that you can enjoy here for a day, the view was good so the wide views on some peaks were not …

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August 25, 2024,Kerry Way-Tag 6

The 6th day, which was also the last day of this series, took us from Kenmare to Killarney. We had to overcome almost 700 meters of elevation and hike almost 28 km. Right from the start, it felt like we were only going uphill, but through a wonderful landscape. The route led between two mountains (Peakeen Mountain and Knock Anaguish …

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June 18, 2024,Slí Uíbh Ráthaigh - day 9 - Kenmare to Killarney - final section

The last stage... It was still going uphill after 2 km. Just ahead of me was an older Irishman who was walking steadily up the slope. We chatted all the way to the top and I was pretty amazed at how quickly and easily I had got up there.
But then I had to pick up the pace. You can …

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April 18, 2025,Kennmare to Killarney - 8. Etappe

Our final stage takes us back to Killarney. From our accommodation, we first make a detour to the stone circle, which is located right next to the town. It was probably built in the Bronze Age. Then, the asphalt road continues straight out of town, past the Holy Cross Church and a shopping center, and further out. The road becomes …

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May 13, 2023,8. Irland 🇮🇪 Kerry Way: Kenmare - Killarney

Unbelievable, our last day on the Kerry Way. Today, on the final stage, things came full circle again. The first seven kilometers were initially uphill to the Windy Gap, which is located between the two low mountain ranges of Peakeen Mountain and Knockanaguish. Absolute hardcore for the feet, because it only went over asphalt.

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Kenmare Town Centre

View from Windy Gap

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Torc Waterfall

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