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Ring of Kerry & Dingle: 4-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 4-day version for June: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 4-day plan · 5-day plan · 6-day plan · best time to go.

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4
days
308 km
distance
14.4 h
driving
23
curated stops

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Day 1 Killarney → Kenmare

5 curated stops
Transit
3h31
Finish
~17:45
Temperature
9.9°C–16.8°C
Rainy days
~13
Daylight
16.4h
09:00
Carrauntoohil read more map ↗
Hike challenging trails up Ireland's highest peak.
50 min · Killarney
10:20
Gap of Dunloe read more map ↗
Ride through a dramatic mountain gorge landscape.
50 min · Killarney
11:45
Torc Waterfall read more map ↗
Feel the mist of a cascading mountain river.
50 min · Killarney
12:35
Kate Kearney's Cottage katekearneyscottage.com map ↗
Enjoy hearty pub fare with a scenic mountain backdrop.
60 min · Killarney
open: Food daily noon-8PM
15:25
Sneem read more map ↗
Take in the scenic seaside inlet and charming village atmosphere.
50 min · Kenmare
16:55
Ardgroom read more map ↗
Visit ancient stone circles in a scenic village on the peninsula.
50 min · Kenmare
Overnight: Kenmare
e.g. Kenmare Bay Hotel · Greenwood Hostel
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Day 2 Waterville → Cahersiveen

4 curated stops
Transit
3h40
Finish
~17:05
Temperature
11.4°C–15.8°C
Rainy days
~14
Daylight
16.5h
10:05
Skellig Michael read more map ↗
You will see dramatic cliffs and ancient monastic ruins on this remote, windswept island.
50 min · Waterville
12:30
Beginish Island read more map ↗
Discover quiet traces of Viking settlement peace.
50 min · Cahersiveen
14:00
Knocknadobar read more map ↗
Feel spiritual energy at ancient coastal springs.
50 min · Cahersiveen
15:15
Kell's Bay House and Gardens kellsbay.ie map ↗
Stroll through lush Victorian garden wonders.
50 min · Cahersiveen · Adult €9.50, child €7.50
open: Daily 10AM-6PM
16:05
Oratory Pizza & Winebar theoratorywinebar.com
Savor pizza flavors in a charming church setting.
60 min · Cahersiveen
open: Apr-Oct daily 5-10PM, Nov-Mar F Sa 5-10PM
Overnight: Cahersiveen
e.g. Mannix Point Camping and Caravan Park · Sive Budget Accommodation
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 3 Dingle

6 curated stops
Transit
3h31
Finish
~17:45
Temperature
11.4°C–15.8°C
Rainy days
~14
Daylight
16.5h
10:40
Blasket Islands read more map ↗
Spot distant islands beyond the mainland coast.
50 min · Dingle
11:50
Dunmore Head read more map ↗
Stand at Ireland's westernmost mainland point.
50 min · Dingle
13:15
Ventry read more map ↗
Feel the surf on a wide, sheltered beach.
50 min · Dingle
14:25
Gallarus Oratory read more map ↗
Marvel at a drystone hut shaped like an upturned boat.
50 min · Dingle
15:30
Ballyferriter read more map ↗
Stroll through a village with historic remains nearby.
50 min · Dingle
16:55
Brandon Creek read more map ↗
Hear the rush of water where legends began.
50 min · Dingle
Overnight here
e.g. Rainbow Hostel · Boland's
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 4 Tralee → back to start

6 curated stops
Transit
3h43
Finish
~17:55
Temperature
12.1°C–15.4°C
Rainy days
~12
Daylight
16.5h
09:55
Fenit read more map ↗
Stroll through a picturesque historic harbour.
50 min · Tralee
11:20
Blennerville read more map ↗
Discover a restored windmill and scenic riverside walks.
50 min · Tralee
12:20
Kerry County Museum kerrymuseum.ie read more map ↗
Explore engaging medieval reconstructions and exhibitions.
50 min · Tralee · Adult €5, child free
open: Tu-Sa 9:30AM-5PM
14:00
Banna Strand read more map ↗
Walk along a long, sandy beach with sandhills.
50 min · Tralee
15:25
Kerry Head read more map ↗
Take in views from a scenic headland by the estuary.
50 min · Tralee
16:30
Castleisland read more
Explore a quaint street and visit an intriguing cave.
50 min · Tralee

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