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Skellig Ring Scenic Drive
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Skellig Ring Scenic Drive

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Skellig Ring Scenic Drive
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#3 of 14 things to do in Portmagee
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Top ways to experience Skellig Ring Scenic Drive and nearby attractions

The area
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We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
5 within 5 kms
The Puffin Café
25
0.4 km€ • Irish • Cafe
Moorings @ Bridge Bar
67
€€ - €€€ • Irish • Bar • Seafood
the Cafe Portmagee
9
4.7 kmPizza • Cafe • European • Wine Bar
K's Golden Grill
14
4.7 km€ • Fast food
Skellig Rock Cafe
6
4.8 km€€ - €€€ • Irish
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Attractions
24 within 10 kms
St Finian's Bay
23
0.4 kmBeaches
Kerry Cliffs
768
4.4 kmNature & Wildlife Areas
Skelligs Rock Cruises
209
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Geologic Formations
Geokaun Mountain and Cliffs
362
Hiking Trails
The Skellig Experience
481
Nature & Wildlife Areas • History Museums
Bray Head Loop Walk
188
Historic Walking Areas
Ballinskelligs Beach
113
Beaches
Skelligs Telescope Viewpoint
1
2.2 kmScenic Walking Areas
Valentia Lighthouse
249
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lighthouses
McCarthy Mór Tower House - Ballinskellig Castle
52
Castles
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BRDman7
Vancouver, Canada350 contributions
Another Amazing Drive
Jun 2022
This was another fun and amazing drive that took us to incredibly beautiful locations, scattered with historic sites. Well worth the time.
Written 3 October 2022
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J N
Rochester, NY43 contributions
Don’t Miss It!
Aug 2022 • Couples
A must do if you plan to travel the Ring of Kerry. We traveled toward the end of August on a beautiful day. Pick another day if there’s thick cloud cover or stormy weather. Stunning views of water and landscape at every turn. Don’t let the narrow roads discourage you…we found that to be half the fun. Everyone on the road was very patient.
Written 20 August 2022
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CJA
Malta7 contributions
Kerry’s Cliffs
Apr 2022 • Family
One of the most amazing experiences in Ireland. No one should miss it. Truly one of Ireland’s jewels. Once af the cliffs don’t forget to look back. One can see as far as Carrantouhill. Amazing views of Kerry mountains and lakes.
Written 2 April 2022
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RWWhite
Orlando, FL54 contributions
Highlight of the Ring of Kerry
Sep 2021
Best part of the Ring of Kerry. The Kerry Cliffs are the obvious highlight. But we enjoyed time on Valentia Island - including the Bray Head loop and Geokaun Mountain (maybe those are slightly off the Skellig Ring). The Ballinskellig Castle and Abbey were worthy stops too. Just loved the landscape on the drive.
Written 19 September 2021
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shetwood4911
Farranfore, Ireland35 contributions
Richard Sherwood
May 2021 • Couples
Visited this as part of a south Kerry Sunday afternoon drive on 16/05/21,as part of our local lockdown travel experiences,and most definitely a must for everyone to do,and I would recommend to come home via Bollaghasheen,to finish the drive with that extra views
Written 17 May 2021
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Martin M
Galway, Ireland92 contributions
Lovely Lovely drive.
Jul 2020
A little bit off the ring of Kerry route. But worth is some lovely villages along the way and some excellent sea views.
Written 22 July 2020
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John n
Bandon, Ireland22 contributions
Very enjoyable
Jul 2020 • Family
Very enjoyable drive along a beautiful and historic route.. there are lots of attractions to visit as well as the beach.
Written 20 July 2020
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Four Points Travel
League City, TX122 contributions
Breathtaking
Nov 2019
We were going to leave this drive out, thinking it was not worth the extra time and we are so happy we changed our minds. We started/ended in Waterville and this was an easy day trip, with lots of time to get out and explore. This is the kind of drive that you stop at every single pull off because the view is even better than the last, allow yourself the time to do this and it will be worth it! The pass is great, panoramic views of one of the most beautiful corners of Ireland. The chocolate factory is a MUST, as are the cliffs, but you will find the part of Ireland here that you can not describe, only experience.
Written 30 May 2020
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david g
Blue Mountains, Canada261 contributions
Wonderful!
Aug 2019 • Couples
This is part of the Ring of Kerry and part of the beautiful scenery and breathtaking coastline of western Ireland. The road can be challenging for North Americans, especially with manual transmission, but it's the best way to see Ireland and this area in particular.
Written 24 February 2020
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Adrian Marano
Buenos Aires, Argentina5,055 contributions
Stunning Natural Beauty...
Nov 2019 • Friends
The road is small but well worth the visit. Just drive and relax, lot of stops to take pictures. If you are in town, don’t hesitate and do it.
Written 3 November 2019
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