Ring of Kerry

The Ring of Kerry (Irish Mórchuaird Chiarraí ) is a 179 km long panoramic coastal road in County Kerry in the southwest of Ireland. Buses can drive on the ring because of the narrowness of the streets in only one direction ( counterclockwise) the Irish National Road 70. The N70 runs around the Iveragh Peninsula either near or directly along the coast from Kenmare on Waterville to Killorglin; then inland over Killarney and back to Kenmare. A traveling version of this road represents the remote Kerry Way walking route

Attractions

Apart from the coastline and the area around Killarney that tower over everything, the restored stone forts of Cahergall, Leacanabuaile the Staigue Fort are ( in Cahersiveen ) and well worth seeing. Ogamsteine ​​are in Derrynane, Dunloe, Kilcoolagh. The stone row Eightercua is one of the great stone rows Ireland. It is located in Waterville.

In Caherciveen is the Heritage Center. It is home to a museum in a former British fort Allegedly whose plans were confused with those of a British fort in India, what can be seen quite clearly.

On the Ring of Kerry is also the Ladies' View, a prime vantage point overlooking the Upper Lake of Killarney National Park. In addition to the heavy traffic in the peak season highway there is both a Ring of Kerry trail, but takes a different course, as well as a bike path through the Black Valley, which takes you on quiet roads.

At the St. Finian 's Bay and Valentia Iceland there are additional beautiful side routes, about 40 km long, which is not included in the official part of the route, but are just as interesting and most of all lonely. A trip to Skellig Michael is another highlight.

South of the Ring of Kerry are the Ring of Beara, on the same Beara Peninsula and the Mizenring on the Mizen Peninsula. To the north lies the beautiful Dingle Peninsula also.

Pictures

Ring of Kerry

Kell 's Bay

Coastline

Coast

Clouds on the Ring of Kerry, seen from the Ring of Beara

Looking south-west