You should check and book in advance as lots of the places close for the winter.

Hi, It's all a great adventure, but the day from Sneem to Kenmare is long and tiring so you could consider avoiding that section. All sections will be very tough if you strike heavy rain. You can download a series of maps from irishtrails also I recommend you consider waterproof socks from a company called sealskinz in the U.K. also walking poles . Regards Mark

You should know there is a new bus that travels around this area! It's called Local Link and goes much more often than the 279A, and also goes to Portmagee, Ballinskelligs, and more. I stay in Glenbeigh in the summer, and can assure you the entire area has plenty of places to stay - and unless it's the height of summer you won't have a problem making a booking. I talk to lots of walkers on my day hikes, and many wish they had NOT booked in advance; some like to stay longer in a village, finding there is great music that night, but NO they can't as they've already booked their next place.... Slow down and enjoy it! There are also plenty of day hikes so you could (for example) stay in Cahersiveen and do Cnoc na dTobar one day; Benntee Loop another day; the walk to Waterville or Derrynane the next day..... In Glenbeigh the Windy Gap loop is a good long day hike.... Waterville has many, too!

It's a lovely half-hour drive, but walking will take you 2/3 days depending on your fitness and how much gear you are carrying, you also need to allow for time spent looking at the views on the way and they do change every few feet. You cannot just pitch a tent anywhere here, and there are only campsites at the start and at the finish, so you'll need to have B&Bs pre-booked to ensure a room for the night. You'll also need B&Bs with laundry service if you are doing it now, as you'll be both wet and cold. I've lived in Ireland and would walk around in a t-shirt in December on the East Coast, but on the Wild Atlantic Way I'd go with layers and be very prepared for the wet, windy and cold weather.

I would suggest a guided tour with a knowledgeable guide. The Ring of Kerry is so popular that any hotel or travel agency should be able to help you set one up or to join a tour. It helps with a guide to point out the wonderful attractions, to know where to stop to eat, etc. I think you miss a lot doing this on your own.

Hello, Ruzanna! It depends on the season of trip! If you are planning do it in Summer, I suppose that better to book the accommodation in advance. Have a good trip!

I do not advise walking the Kerry Way. Sorry - I do not have a guide book to recommend. I would suggest signing up for a local tour that include the Kerry Way.

There are many places to hop on and off this trail. One day we went from Glenbeigh, up onto the trail, around the mountain and came back down again at Rossbeigh beach. Total of about 6-7 miles. Another group went over the top of the mountain and ended up at the same place. It involves some private property that is part of the Kerry Way. The owners have given access to hikers, you just need to respect their property and close gates behind you to keep their sheep in.