West Cork & Kerry

This tour covers some of the most spectacular scenery that Ireland has to offer. Shortly after leaving Killarney you will find yourself cycling between the majestic lakes that have made this area so famous to be shortly followed by a climb up to Molls gap with its wonderful views of the Macgillycuddyreeks, Ireland's highest mountain range. The rest of the week involves more of the same stunning scenery with a wonderful coastal cycle along Kenmare Bay and the twisted mountains of the Beara Peninsula. We are staying on the beautiful Beara Peninsula in the colourful towns of Castletownbere and Glengarriff. Towards the end of the week we head inland and stay at a beautiful Lakeside retreat of Gougane Barra at the source of the River Lee. On the final day we cycle up over the wild and isolated hills of the Coolea region before returning to Killarney. 

This tour departs from Killarney a bustling town, famous for its wonderful hospitality and the ever presence of the jarvies and their jaunting cars. Killarney is surrounded by magnificent scenery which includes lakes, mountains, and the wild Atlantic Ocean. This particular ride goes right around the ring of Kerry or the Iveragh Peninsula – starting and ending in Killarney. It is indeed a hilly ride but there is no hurry – slow and steady is the order of the day and you can reward yourself at the end with some well-deserved local beverages at one of the many pubs in the town.