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A Chunk Of The Mind-Boggling Beauty You’ll Be Blown Away By In County Kerry (22 photos)

A Chunk Of The Mind-Boggling Beauty You’ll Be Blown Away By In County Kerry (22 photos)

Home to a strong contender for the title of Ireland’s top road-trip route (it’s a battle between it and the Causeway Costal Route), a shed-load of outstanding natural beauty and, of course, the Rose of Tralee, there’s little wonder why County Kerry fuels wanderlust the world over.

Arguably one of the most picturesque corners on earth, a trip to Kerry provides the perfect combination of iconic scenery along with a seemingly endless supply of charming little towns and villages, waiting to be explored.

You can conquer a mountain on a Monday and kick back with a coffee and recuperate in Dingle on a Tuesday!

If you’re planning a visit, or need some inspiration to get you over the line – here’s a glimpse of some of what you can expect to encounter while exploring County Kerry!

1 – The beautifully calm lakes of Killarney

lakes of killarney

The Lakes of Killarney: By Chris Hill

2 – Ring of Kerry Scenes – It really doesn’t get more Irish than this

the ring of kerry cows

The Lads: Photo via Tourism Ireland

3 – The cliffs affectionately known as the Three Sisters

the three sisters kerry

Photo via Tourism Ireland

 

4 – Ship ahoy! Valentia Lighthouse off the south west coast of Kerry

valentia island lighthouse

Valentia Lighthouse: By Chris Hill

5 – An endless supply of rocky shorelines and crashing waves

 

Scenes along the Ring of Kerry: Photo by @storytravelers

6 – The gorgeous little town of Dingle – all that’s missing is you!

things to do in ding

Dingle town centre

7 – Quiet rural roads… until you meet a tractor

8 – Hand-built stone walls and friendly locals around every corner

horse in kerry

Horses and stone walls: Via Tourism Ireland

9 – Dunquin Pier – the departure point for the Blasket Island Ferry

dunquin pier kerry

Photo © The Irish Road Trip

10 – Who needs Ibiza?! Now, if only the water wasn’t sub zero…

Slea head road

Photo by Lukasz Pajor/shutterstock.com

11 – What better way to experience the winding roads than by horse and cart?!

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Photo © The Irish Road Trip

12 – The sheltered sandy beach of Derrynane

derrynane beach co kerry

Derrynane Beach: Via Tourism Ireland

13 – Imagine taking the load off your feet here for a couple of hours?!

skellig islands from afar

Skellig Islands from afar: Photo by Arthur Ward

14 – Gleninchaquin Park – home to a bounty of waterfalls, streams, woodlands and lakes

Gleninchaquin park kerry

Gleninchaquin Park, Beara Peninsula: By Valerie O’Sullivan

15 – The stunning weather-beaten cliffs at Bray Head

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Bray Head, Co. Kerry: By Fearghus Foyle (via Ireland’s Content Pool)

16 – The Gap of Dunloe – the narrow pass between the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks and Purple Mountain

gap of dunloe kerry photo

The Gap of Dunlop: Photo by John Hession

17 – The beautifully unique Coumeenoole beach between Slea Head and Dunmore Head

Coumeenoole beach kerry

Coumeenoole beach & Bay: By Chris Hill

18 – A tangy sunset hanging over the Skellig Islands

19 – The real star of the latest Star Wars movie – the Skelligs

the skellig islands county kerry

Photo by the Irish Air Corps

20 – A chunk of the scenery you’ll encounter on the Slea Head Drive

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Slea Head: Via Tourism Ireland

And that's a wrap!
Have you been to County Kerry or are you planning a trip? If you’ve never been you’re in for an absolute treat! Join in the conversation and let me know below!

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