Ring of Kerry Scenic Drive — Iveragh Peninsula, County Kerry
Killarney, Ireland
About This Activity
The Ring of Kerry circles the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry, passing through landscapes of purple mountains, lakeshore villages, and Atlantic clifftops. Key stops include Ladies View (panoramic lake view), Sneem village, Waterville, and the clifftop roads above Portmagee. Self-drive is free (go anti-clockwise to avoid coach buses); guided day tours from Killarney depart April through October from around €35. The circuit takes a full day at a relaxed pace.
Seasonal note: Best May–Sep; roads busiest Jul–Aug with tour coaches
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