A walking holiday on Bere Island has much to recommend it. You can enjoy some of Ireland’s most beautiful countryside and see Ireland at it’s unspoilt purest. Get away from the it all and discover the rich history and natural heritage of Bere Island. Of course after a long day of walking the beautiful landscapes and coastline you will need somewhere enjoyable to relax. What better place to get away from it all than Admirals House. We provide luxury period house self catering accommodation on Bere Island.

The Beara Way Walking Route

The rugged Beara Peninsula is shared between counties Cork and Kerry. It is completely encircled by the Beara Way (197km), which offers a combination of mountain and coastal scenery. The route uses minor roads, tracks and paths, passing a number of small towns and delightful villages, with history and heritage often to the fore. The Beara Way features a number of spur routes, as well as optional circuits of Bere Island and Dursey Island. If only the main circuit was covered, the Beara Way could be walked in as little as 100km.

Length of Route: 197 kilometres

The Beara Way can be divided into sections and the following are suggested walking schedules:

Day 1: Glengarriff – Adrigole: 16km

Day 2: Adrigole – Castletownbere: 22km

Day 3: Circuit of Bere Island: 21km

Day 4: Dunboy Castle Return Trip: 11km

Day 5: Castletownbere – Allihies: 14km

Day 6: Allihies – Dursey Island: 15km

Day 7: Dursey Island – Allihies: 15km

Day 8: Allihies – Ardgroom: 24km

Day 9: Ardgroom – Tuosist: 18km

Day 10: Tuosist – Kenmare: 17km

Day 11: Kenmare – Glengarriff: 24km

Route Guides

• The Beara Way Map Guide, published by Fáilte Ireland - Southwest Region.
• The Waymarked Trails of Ireland, by Michael Fewer.
• Guide to the National Trails of Britain & Ireland, by Paddy Dillon.