Europe · Coastal
Ring of Kerry
A 180km coastal loop through mountains, beaches and old villages.
- Place
- Munster · Ireland · IE
- World region
- Europe
- Type
- Coastal
- ID
- DST-0241
Why go
A 180km coastal loop through mountains, beaches and old villages.
The Ring is Ireland's classic drive, best done anticlockwise to avoid tour coaches. The Skellig Islands offshore are a highlight when sailings run.
Signature experiences
- Coastal drive with Skellig viewpoint stops
- Gap of Dunloe
- Killarney National Park
Interest tags
road tripcoastalhikingnaturephotography
Good for
Road trippersCouplesFamilies
Best months
May-Sep
Avoid months
Nov-Mar (wet, short days)
Ideal stay
3 days
Nearest airport
KIR · Kerry
Pace
Balanced
Cost tier
Mid
Peak crowd level
High
Country ISO
IE
