Travel Ireland’s Ring of Kerry… at Hyperspeed!

This narrow, winding road snakes its way through McGillycuddy’s Reeks and Purple Mountain in the east of County Kerry. Passing a variety of loughs (lakes), cliffs, strewn boulders and lush green landscapes, driving through the Gap of Dunloe is a magical route.  A self-drive trip is truly one of the best ways to see the Gap of Dunloe in Ireland.

• A popular form of transport is the horse-drawn trap or more recently by road bike.

Most of those travelling on the Ring of Kerry make their way to Dingle. If they don’t they should! Ireland’s most westerly point is a dramatic headland of rolling green and craggy cliffs leading down to the sea below. This narrow coastal road winds and weaves its way around the headland as the islands unfold across the horizon.

Further inland, the Conor Pass winds across the peninsula from south-west to north-east, snaking through towering peaks and shimmering lakes. This part of Ireland’s west coast has a distinctive welcoming character epitomised by one of our favourite places to stay, Ballyseede Castle.

So, the Ring of Kerry vs the Dingle Peninsula which one would you choose?  How about both!  Check out our challenging trip, Biking the Kerry Peninsulas, which traverses all three peninsulas of the Kingdom of Kerry.

Why not discover these stunning areas with a little more time on your side? Check out our Bike Tour of the Kerry Peninsulas to bike across the Ring of Kerry, Dingle, Beara and more.