The full Ring of Kerry

Spanning 179 km of coastal bends and low passes, this loop runs mainly along the N70 from Killorglin via Cahersiveen, with sweeping views of the Skelligs from the Kerry Cliffs before Waterville and the 215 m Coomakista Pass. Dry-stone fields, active peat cuttings near Derrynane, and ancient sessile oaks in Killarney National Park tell of an Atlantic-shaped landscape and extensive grazing. By driving counter to coach traffic, you’ll meet fewer pinch points around Sneem and Molls Gap and reach the classic viewpoints in quieter light.

Your day is effortless: hotel pick-up in Killarney, a Mercedes at your disposal, and full flexibility to linger or move on as weather and light shift. While your dedicated driver handles the narrow timing between Caherdaniel and Kenmare, you can tuck into a crab sandwich by the Atlantic in Waterville, tour Derrynane House (seasonal hours), and wrap up at Ladies View as the sun falls over the lakes. The villages sit close together, but changeable skies demand agile pacing—built into the plan.