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Drive the Ring of Beara from Kenmare on a private full‑day tour that combines Healy Pass viewpoints, Derreen Garden walks, Dursey Island cable car thrills and historic sites like Uragh Stone Circle. Expect dramatic coastal scenery, short walks and local seafood stops.
Drive the Ring of Beara from Kenmare on a private full‑day tour that combines Healy Pass viewpoints, Derreen Garden walks, Dursey Island cable car thrills and historic sites like Uragh Stone Circle. Expect dramatic coastal scenery, short walks and local seafood stops.
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Operated by Peter Stanley tours · Kenmare, County Kerry
A late-morning mist lifts off Kenmare Bay as the minivan slips west onto the narrow ribbon of road that circles the Beara Peninsula. Sea cliffs toss spray against basalt shoulders, farms crouch on steep slopes, and the guide points to a clutch of painted cottages like punctuation along the coast. The drive is the experience—an active, eyes-on rhythm of lookout stops, short walks and time to breathe ocean air.
easy.
6–8 hours.
Minimal fitness required—mostly seated driving with brief, easy walks; suitable for most levels
The private tour runs approximately 6–8 hours (360–480 minutes) including stops at viewpoints, gardens and historic sites.
Yes—Dursey Island is reachable via the cable car when operating; access can be limited by weather and scheduled availability.
Yes. The tour is family-friendly; infant seats are available and strollers can be accommodated, but expect some short walks on uneven terrain.
Inclusions typically cover transport and bottled water; private bookings may include garden entry depending on the operator—confirm at booking.
Beara’s landscape is shaped by Bronze Age monuments and a 19th‑century copper-mining boom centered at Allihies, which reshaped local communities.
Trails and stone monuments are sensitive; stick to paths, avoid trampling bog or shoreline vegetation, and carry out all litter to protect fragile habitats.
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