Here are our favorite self-drive routes in the Kenmare area, with Google Map links included. Mobile signal can be unreliable, so download maps for offline use. Please note that we’re not a driving tour company and take no responsibility for any issues on your drive. Enjoy exploring Kerry!
Navigating the Ballaghbeama Gap
This drive is truly spectacular, but it’s one that should be approached with care and patience. The Ballaghbeama Gap is one of our absolute favorite routes, offering a journey that takes you far off the beaten track and deep into the heart of Kerry’s rugged landscape. The road through the Gap is primarily a single-track route, winding through breathtaking scenery, but it requires careful navigation. Keep a keen eye out for passing places along the way, as you’ll need to be prepared to reverse or back up to allow oncoming vehicles to pass. This drive offers a unique experience of solitude and natural beauty, but it’s essential to take it slow and enjoy the adventure responsibly.
We will let the route speak for itself (see our map), we have included Ladies View as a suggested lunch spot on the way back to Kenmare. Ladies view is on a section of the route that is also included on the Ring of Kerry so be prepared for it to be busy. If you can’t get a table then don’t panic, carry on to Kenmare where are you are guaranteed good food in any one of the many restaurants that our fantastic town has to offer.
Key Information
- Estimated Time: 3 hours
- Difficulty Rating: Difficult
- Link to Route Map: Here
Suggested Highlights
- Incredible Views and an Incredible Road
- Lunch at Ladies View
Night Time Adventure Awaits
After your day out exploring the Beara Peninsula why not join us after dinner for a completely different outdoor experience and discover the hidden world of bioluminescence on a night kayak trip?
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