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Beara Peninsula : Must-See Attractions

Hiking tours in Ireland

The Beara Way

A little hiking circuit that's sure to do you good! The invigorating air and surrounding scenery are well worth the effort!

Irish mountains

The Hungry Hill

Hungry Hill is an Irish mountain on the Beara Peninsula in County Cork. Culminating at 685 meters above sea level, it is considered Ireland's 130th highest peak.

Irish mines Museums in Ireland

Allihies Copper Mine Museum

A complete museum dedicated to the history of the mines in the village of Allihies.

Irish tourist routes

The Caha Pass

The Caha Pass is part of the Ring of Beara and offers some of the finest panoramic views in the region!

Irish lakes

Glanmore Lake

Do you love fishing or the great outdoors? Head for Glanmore Lake on the Beara Peninsula: the view is breathtaking and 100%…

Stone circles

The Ardgroom SW

Megaliths lined up in the middle of the Irish countryside. They still hold many secrets that archaeologists are struggling to uncover.

Irish beaches

Eyeries beach

Discover Eyeries beach, a rocky, sandy beach just a stone's throw from the colourful village of the same name!

Hiking tours in Ireland

The Allihies North Engine Loop

Want to stretch your legs? Try out the Allihies North Engine Loop, a 7km circuit starting from Allihies (Co. Cork), which will take you through sublime landscapes between land and sea.

Irish parks and gardens

The Ewe Experience

The Ewe Experience is a woodland punctuated by sculptures and art installations. A magical place, located in Glengarriff (Co. Cork), Ireland.

Irish lakes

Barley Lake

Barley Lake is an Irish lake located 7km from Glengarriff. Its remote location makes it the perfect place for nature walks!

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Beara Peninsula

The Beara Peninsula is one of the most beautiful peninsulas in all of Ireland. Located on the southwest coast of the island, it spans two counties: Kerry and County Cork, the latter holding the largest part of the peninsula. Crossed by two massive mountain ranges (the Caha Mountains and the Slieve Miskish Mountains), the peninsula offers a tourist route of about 195 km starting at Kenmare, passing over the summit of Healy Pass, crossing Allihies, Eyeries, and Ardgroom, and ending at Bantry Bay.

Visiting the Beara Peninsula

A tourist destination famous for its unique landscapes!

Simply put, the peninsula starts from Kenmare (Co. Kerry) and then descends to Glengarriff. Once the stronghold of the O’Sullivan Bere Clan, the Beara Peninsula is a place marked by Gaelic culture, as well as by its few remains, forts, and ruins scattered along the entire route.

Beyond these characteristics, the Peninsula was one of the main copper mining sites in the early 1930s. To tour it, we recommend exploring the peninsula via the Ring of Beara, a 195 km circuit very popular with tourists. Here is a brief overview of what awaits you if you travel the Peninsula in the “Kenmare – Bantry Bay” direction.