Ring Of Kerry Drive on The Iveragh Peninsula โ€“ This 179km long, circular route takes in rugged and verdant coastal landscapes, rural seaside villages. Take the tour by car and on the way take a look at our favourite picks from this extraordinary day trip!

1. Skellig Ring Road

ย Take a very small detour (18km to be precise) on the Skellig Ring Road, voted as one of Lonely Planets top 10 destinations in 2017, youโ€™ll get unparalleled views of The Skellig Islands via Portamagee and Ballinskellig

Skellig Michael

2. Visit Skellig Islands

A UNESCO World Heratige Site. Once home to monks between the 6th & 12th century, this island is dotted with beehive huts, chapels and more. From the islands youโ€™ll see colonies of Gannets, Puffins, Seals, Dolphins & Basking Sharks.ย 

3. Molls Gap

Mollโ€™s Gapโ€™s boasts one of the most dramatic views on the Ring of Kerry route. On the road between Killarney and Kenmare, Mollโ€™s Gap boasts the ultimate view of the MacGillycuddyโ€™s Reeks mountain range. It derives its name from Moll Kissane who set up an illicit bar here during the 19th century. Mollโ€™s Gap is the highest point on the Ring of Kerry with a 235 metre climb

Derrynane Beach

4. Derrynane Beach

Once in the vibrant and fantastically-named village of Sneem, head towards Derrynane Beach for breathtaking coastal views of the Ring of Kerry. Pull in at Derrynane House and take a walk down to Derrynane Beach for unforgettable views of the rocky sea as well as the crumbling Derrynane Abbey.