Ireland · Archaeology

8-Hour Beara Peninsula Tour with Healy Pass and Uragh Stone Circle

8 Hours Round trip from Killarney Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Drive through the wild landscapes of the Healy Pass
02 Enjoy lovely views over the lakes of Killarney on one of Ireland's most scenic roads
03 See Puxley Castle and the ruins of the O'Sullivan Beare stronghold
04 Explore the ancient Uragh Stone Circle
05 Admire the beauty of Gleninchiquin waterfall
06 Pass through colourful villages along the Beara Peninsula

Embark on an exciting excursion through the rugged mountainous landscapes and coastal scenery of the Beara Peninsula, bounded by the majestic Kenmare River. Pass through the Healy Pass, enjoy beautiful views of the Killarney lakes, and travel through colourful villages along one of Ireland's most scenic routes. Sightsee the grandeur of Puxley Castle, witness the remains of the O'Sullivan Beare stronghold, explore the Uragh Stone Circle, and admire the magnificence of Gleninchiquin waterfall.

From Kenmare, venture towards the Healy Pass through an incredible wild landscape where the sheep reign.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Killarney National Park, Killarney, Kenmare

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Beara Peninsula Scenic Drive via Healy Pass

Depart Killarney with your tour guide via the N71, enjoying lovely views over the lakes of Killarney along one of the most scenic roads in Ireland.
From Kenmare, venture towards the Healy Pass through an incredible wild landscape where the sheep reign.
Travel on to the fishing port of Castletownbere and stop at Puxley Castle to see the ruins of the O'Sullivan Beare stronghold.
Continue westwards, passing lots of colourful villages and incredible scenery as the roads become very narrow.
Stop at Uragh Stone Circle and Gleninchiquin waterfall (optional).
Return to Killarney via Kenmare and Killarney National Park.