Route library · Kerry · Beara, Ireland

Kerry and the Wild Atlantic Way

Three days from Killarney: the Slea Head Drive, the Conor Pass, the Ring of Kerry and the Healy Pass, back through Moll’s Gap.

3 days · 2 nights · starts in Killarney, finishes in Killarney

Best months: All year, when every pass on it is normally open. For: cars and motorcycles.

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The planner works out real road distances and daily driving times, adds hotels along the way and lets you change any stop.
DAY 1

Killarney to Dingle

Out along Inch strand to Dingle, then clockwise round Slea Head past the Blasket Islands and back into town.

Passes and roads: Slea Head Drive

Where to stay in Dingle

We haven’t checked a hotel here yet. Browse hotels in Dingle and check the parking before you book.

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DAY 2

Dingle to Kenmare

Over the Conor Pass to Brandon Bay, round to Killorglin, then the Ring of Kerry by Cahersiveen, Waterville and Sneem to Kenmare.

Passes and roads: Conor Pass · Ring of Kerry

Where to stay in Kenmare

We haven’t checked a hotel here yet. Browse hotels in Kenmare and check the parking before you book.

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DAY 3

Kenmare to Killarney

Down to Lauragh and over the Healy Pass to Bantry Bay, back through Glengarriff and Kenmare, then Moll’s Gap and Ladies View to Killarney.

Passes and roads: Healy Pass · Moll’s Gap and Ladies View

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Before you go

Check each pass is open on the day, and read our travel advice for the rules and kit where you’re going. More routes