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The North Kerry Way *

The North Kerry Way is a 48km, long-distance walking trail. The trail starts in Tralee and ends in Ballyheigue.

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Trail Sections

Tralee to Spa

The Slieve Mish mountain range is the dominant backdrop and extends as the backbone of the Dingle Peninsula as far Mount Brandon. Tralee Bay is shallow and low tides expose broad mud flats which attract vast numbers of seabirds such as lapwings, Brent geese, and waders of many species all year round.About 0.25 km street, remainder tow path, track, field and sea ramp (wall). Generally easy walking – take care when walking sea ramp.

Distance: 7 km
Time Estimate: 2 hours
Grade: Easy
Parking At Start: Charge for street parking, off-street parking in car park opposite Brandon Hotel in Princes Street.
Parking At End: Space for one or two cars near slip - take care not to block entrances or access. In Oyster Tavern car park for customers.

Spa to Banna

This section has much mixed agricultural land and a wide sandy beach between the Atlantic shore-line, with ever breaking waves, and the long sand-dune barrier. About 7.75 km road, 1 km unsurfaced road, 1 km track, 2 km beach, 0.25 km sand dune. Gentle incline from Spa then descent to Listrim Cross. Take care on Ardfert/Fenit road - busy, not much space for walkers. Banna Strand firm unless very high tide.

Distance: 12 km
Time Estimate: 4 hours
Grade: Easy
Parking At Start: Space for one or two cars near slip - do not block entrances or access. In Oyster Tavern car park for customers
Parking At End: Car park for beach

Banna to Ballyheigue

This section has a continuation of beach and sand dunes.About 4 km beach, remainder grassy path and track. Watch for marker directing off beach. Firm sand on beach except in very high tide when use storm beach.

Distance: 6.5 km
Time Estimate: 2 hours
Grade: Easy
Parking At Start: In car park for beach
Parking At End: In car park for beach

Ballyheigue to Glenderry

Along this section one finds mountain commonage at about 200m giving wide sweeping views over the Atlantic and the River Shannon.About 3.5 km road, 5.5 km track, bog road, path and field. Gentle climb out of Ballyheigue, steeper to top of Maulin Mountain, track to Glenderry can be rough and sometimes wet at bottom

Distance: 9 km
Time Estimate: 3.5 hours
Grade: Easy
Parking At Start: In car park for beach
Parking At End: Limited parking outside school (a few metres east of Way) except during school hours

Glenderry to Maulin Road

Mountain commonae with good views can be found along this section.About 3 km road, 4 km unsurfaced road, 2 km path. Good walking surface around Kerry Head and around Triskmore Mountain. Take care on section of road from Glenderry to Bus Shelter as narrow and no space for walkers

Distance: 9 km
Time Estimate: 3 hours
Grade: Easy
Parking At Start: Limited parking outside school (a few metres east of Way) except during school hours
Parking At End: Very limited

Maulin Road to Ballyheigue

The landscape surrounding this section is dominated by sea views and small holdings of agricultural land.About 5.5 km road, 0.5 km path and field. Easy walking on quiet roads. Rejoin outward route on path and field to descend to Ballyheigue.

Distance: 6 km
Time Estimate: 2 hours
Grade: Easy
Parking At Start: Very limited
Parking At End: In car park for beach

* Text and Images; courtesy of Walk Ireland.

Tralee

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Aharoe B&B, Tralee

Aharoe B&B is ideally located in the picturesque and historic village of Blennerville. Situated on the banks of the old ship canal, Aharoe commands majestic panoramic views of the Sliebh Mish Mountains and Tralee Bay with Blennerville Windmill ..
Category:B&B Season:All Year Location:Dingle Peninsula

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Brianville, Tralee

Brianville is a luxurious bungalow located outside Tralee town on the Tralee-Fenit road with panoramic view of the Slieve Mish mountains along the Dingle Peninsula.An extensive breakfast menu is available to choose from.Ideal location for touring
Category:B&B Season:All Year Location:North Kerry

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Skehanagh Lodge - B&B, Tralee

Skehanagh Lodge is a quiet, family owned and run bed and breakfast ideally located in a quiet area just 1.5 km from Tralee town. It provides an excellent base for exploring the delights of County Kerry.
Category:B&B Season:All Year Location:North Kerry

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Pebble Beach - B&B, Tralee

Pebble Beach is a newly built bed and breakfast, set on the hillside overlooking Tralee Bay. The house is also designed to cater for the disabled persons.All bedrooms are central heated, spacious and en-suite
Category:B&B Season:All Year Location:Dingle Peninsula

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The Forge, Tralee

The Forge is a purpose built, family run bed and breakfast, which provides a high standard of accomodation and is approved by Bord Failte.located in Tralee Town
Category:B&B Season:All Year Location:North Kerry

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Bleach Farmhouse, Tralee

Bleach Farmhouse is a traditional farmhouse set on a working beef farm. This homely bed and breakfast is scenically located beside the village of Blennerville at the start of the Dingle Way Walking Route.Ideal location for touring Dingle Peninsula
Category:Farmhouse B&B Season:February - October Location:Dingle Peninsula

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The Farmhouse, Tralee

The Farmhouse is a traditional farmhouse set on a mixed working farm. Located just off the Fenit road, 4km from Tralee town, with magnificent views of Tralee Bay and the Slieve Mish Mountains.An ideal location for touring the scenic routes of Kerry.
Category:Farmhouse B&B Season:April - November Location:North Kerry

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The Kingdom Hunt Club, Tralee

The Kingdom Hunt Club has staged many successful hunts in the County of Kerry
Category:Horse Riding Season:All Year Location:North Kerry

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Commercial Property For Sale, Tralee

The following property consists of a main building and twelve semi-detached bungalows built on over nine acres of land. It is situated on the gateway to the Dingle Peninsula, just three miles from Tralee Town with splendid sea and mountain views.
Category:Property Season:N/A Location:Dingle Peninsula

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Foley Solicitors, Tralee

Siobhan Foley, Solicitor, main area of interest and work is in property transactions. Including buying, selling, leasing homes, sites, land and investment property.The full range of legal services are also offered
Category:Solicitor Season:N/A Location:North Kerry

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