Beara Way — 8-Day Self-Guided Walking Holiday

by Hillwalk Tours • County Cork

About This Tour

The Beara Peninsula is one of Ireland's best-kept secrets — a rugged, sparsely populated finger of land jutting into the Atlantic between Cork and Kerry. The 196km Beara Way circles the entire peninsula, passing through fishing villages, over mountain passes, and along dramatic coastal cliffs. This 8-day self-guided holiday includes detailed route notes, OS maps, GPS tracks, accommodation in local B&Bs and guesthouses, and daily luggage transfers. The Beara is quieter than Kerry or Wicklow — perfect for those who want Ireland's wild beauty without the crowds.

What's Included

  • Detailed route notes & GPS maps
  • B&B accommodation (7 nights)
  • Daily luggage transfers
  • 24/7 support line
  • Cable car crossing (Dursey Island)

Tour Details

This self-guided walking tour covers 196 km over 8 days and is rated Moderate in difficulty. The tour starts in Glengarriff, County Cork.

About the Trail

This tour follows the Beara Way — A 196km circular route around the wild Beara Peninsula in West Cork and Kerry, one of Ireland's most remote and unspoiled walking destinations.

About the Region

This tour takes place in the West Cork region. Ireland's foodie heartland and walking paradise — the Beara Peninsula, Sheep's Head Way, and Mizen Head offer some of Ireland's most scenic coastal walks.