Ring of Kerry is a scenic road through majestic landscapes
Situated on the Iveragh Peninsula of County Kerry, in Ireland, Ring of Kerry is one of those bucket-list places you simply must visit.
How long is the Ring of Kerry?
The road is totally paved. It comprises N70 and N71 and N72 on either side of Killarney. It’s a 179-kilometre-long (111-mile) circular tourist route in County Kerry that takes you through 10,000 years of dramatic history, from deep forest to the crashing waters of the Atlantic.
Where does Ring of Kerry start and end?
The winding coastal road (Mórchuaird Chiarraí) running through a mountainous, lake-splattered region, starts and ends in Killarney, a popular tourist destination.
How to drive the Ring of Kerry?
The road is often narrow and winding. It can be busy during holidays. All tour buses run in an anti-clockwise direction, so it’s up to you (and depends on your vehicle size) how to travel it. Some recommend that car owners travel in the opposite direction to avoid manoeuvering against oncoming coaches on narrow roads all day long and others recommend travelling counter-clockwise to avoid having to pass the buses and getting stuck behind a caravan of buses.
Is the Ring of Kerry scenic?
Tucked away on the southwest of the country, the road encounters some of Ireland's finest landscapes, a breathtaking mosaic of rugged, storm-bashed coast, steep mountains, velvety green fields, historic sites, slate-coloured glacial lakes and welcoming towns and villages. It’s a road through rugged and majestic landscapes: where wild stag roam and where tumbling waterfalls crash into crystal streams teeming with wild salmon.
How long does it take to drive the Ring of Kerry?
Plan about 3.5 hours to complete the drive without any stop. However, due its beauty, it will take a day to drive, especially if you stop at many of the sights along the way. Ring of Kerry is probably the most visited attraction in Ireland outside of Dublin and Knock. The road winds past pristine beaches, medieval ruins, mountains and lakes, with ever-changing views of the island-dotted Atlantic.
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