Ring of Kerry

This section of the Wild Atlantic Way is largely overlapping with the famous Ring of Kerry. The "Ring" is the most frequently travelled tourist route in Ireland to date and follows the coastline of the Iveragh Peninsula.

In the west of the peninsula you find a picture-perfect version of Ireland. This is where the Wild Atlantic Way turns off the Ring of Kerry onto the Skellig Ring. This route takes you off the beaten track through one of the most unspoilt areas of Ireland. Highlights include a detour to Valentia Island via the bridge at Portmagee, the drive over the Coomanaspig Pass and the bays and beaches of St Finian's Bay.

Boats depart from Portmagee and Ballinskelligs to the two Skellig Islands, which are 12 kilometres off the coast of Kerry. These islands are little more than two rocky peaks, the larger of which, Skellig Michael, rises up to 217 metres out of the Atlantic Ocean. The smaller island, Little Skellig, is inhabited exclusively by seabirds and is home to one of the largest gannet colonies in the world.

The Signature Discovery Point of this section is Bray Head - Skelligs View on Valentia Island. This viewpoint offers unparalleled views of the Skellig Islands and the vast Kerry coastline. Here, the world feels boundless, a place of serene beauty and timeless wonder that captivates the heart and stirs the soul.