Riding The Ring of Kerry will show you the real meaning of a holiday in Kerry, Ireland. It’s a road that takes you from deep forest to the crashing waters of the wild Atlantic.

The Ring of Kerry (or Iveragh Peninsula to give it its correct name) is the Kerry tourist trail and part of the mystical & unspoilt region of Ireland that has attracted visitors for hundreds of years.

“The Ring” is a popular day trip and numerous bus companies offer circuits during the summer months. As the narrow roads make it difficult for tour coaches to pass, all tour buses run in an anti-clockwise (or counter-clockwise) direction, traveling via Killorglin first.

How many kilometres is it / How long does it take to ride it?
The Ring of Kerry is a 111.2-mile (179-km) scenic loop around the Iveragh Peninsula in Ireland. It would take 3.5 hours to complete without stopping or traffic congestion.

Are there any accommodation or camping options along the way?
The Ring of Kerry is one of the famous routes in Ireland and towns nearby offer a wide selection of accommodation options. For biker-friendly accommodations, you can find them in the towns of Kenmare, Castlemaine, Tarbert, Killarney, Tralee, Cloghane, Ballybunion. Campsites near the route are in Adrigole, Killarner, Caherdaniel, Glenbeigh and Cahirciveen.

Interesting sights on the route?
Kerry has an abundance to offer when it comes to natural unspoilt beauty. The things that you can see are Castles in Kerry, Skellig Island, Transatlantic Telegraph, Stone & Ring Forts, Muckross House, Innisfallen Island, Derrynane Beach, Derrynane House , Kenmare Town and Stone Forts, Gap of Dunloe, Kate Kearney’s Cottage, Bog Village, Rossbeigh, Kenmare Lace, Molls Gap, Ladies View, The Blue Pool, Ross Castle

What is the best time of year to travel the route?
The best time to visit the Ring of Kerry depends of your preference for sun vs. solitude. The roads are significantly less crowded in the off-season of spring and fall, but the weather is less cooperative. Summer is so crowded, it can be counterproductive to enjoyment. The Ring of Kerry is one of Ireland’s most scenic routes and it is open all year round but some of the attractions are closed in winter.

Where are people able to get fuel when they are riding the route?
Petrol stations along the route can be found in the towns of Cahersiveen, Spunkane, Caherdaniel, Killorglin, Killarney, Milltown, Castlemaine, Waterville and Kells.

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