Hike the Beara Way
Explore the Beara Way walking trail with Morrison Tours
The Beara Way, a 196km circular walking route, loops around the Beara Peninsula, offering a diverse and stunning experience.
Key Highlights
- Coastal Views: Stunning coastal scenery along the Wild Atlantic Way, with dramatic cliffs and pristine beaches.
- Historic Sites: Stone circles, wedge tombs, and the historic copper mining village of Allihies.
- Mountain Passes: Remote mountain passes through the Caha Mountains and Slieve Miskish Mountains, offering challenging ascents but rewarding panoramas.
- Charming Villages: Quaint villages like Castletownbere, Eyeries, and Glengarriff provide opportunities for rest and resupply.
- Diverse Terrain: A mix of quiet country roads, mountain paths, and old bog roads.
- Variable Weather: Be prepared for quickly changing weather, including rain and wind, even in summer.
Flexible Hiking Options:
Many people choose to walk specific segments of the Beara Way over 2-3 days, rather than completing the entire route at once.
Hiking Sections
Common starting points are Glengarriff or Castletownbere, with typical overnight stops in places like:
- Glengarriff to Adrigole: 18km (11.5 miles)
- Adrigole to Castletownbere: 18/22km (11/13 miles)
- Bere Island: 14/24km (9/15 miles)
- Castletownbere to Allihies: 14.5km (9 miles)
- Dursey Island: 12.6km (9 miles)
- Allihies to Eyeries: 15km (9.5 miles)
- Eyeries to Lauragh: 27km (17 miles)
- Lauragh to Kenmare: 24km (15 miles)
- Kenmare to Glengarriff: 24/17km (15/17 miles)
