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Kerry

Iconic mountain scenery, Atlantic islands and some of Ireland’s greatest road trips.

ExploreKillarney, Dingle and the Ring of Kerry
Best timeApril to October
Time needed3–5 days
Perfect forHikers, photographers, families and scenic-road enthusiasts

Plan your visit

Why visit Kerry?

Iconic mountain scenery, Atlantic islands and some of Ireland’s greatest road trips.

Don’t miss

Top 20 landmarks and attractions

A curated starting point for planning your time in the county.

  1. 01Killarney National Park
  2. 02Ring of Kerry
  3. 03Muckross House and Gardens
  4. 04Ross Castle
  5. 05Torc Waterfall
  6. 06Gap of Dunloe
  7. 07Ladies View
  8. 08Skellig Michael
  9. 09Valentia Island
  10. 10Dingle Peninsula
  11. 11Slea Head Drive
  12. 12Inch Beach
  13. 13Kerry Cliffs
  14. 14Carrauntoohil
  15. 15Derrynane House
  16. 16Cahergall Stone Fort
  17. 17Kenmare
  18. 18Sneem
  19. 19Rossbeigh Beach
  20. 20Kells Bay Gardens

Suggested route

A simple three-day itinerary

1

Day 1: Killarney National Park, Muckross House, Torc Waterfall and Ross Castle.

2

Day 2: Drive the Ring of Kerry with stops at Cahersiveen, Valentia and Derrynane.

3

Day 3: Explore Dingle, Slea Head and Inch Beach.

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