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Kerry Way stage 5: Cahersiveen to Waterville (22.7 km, 380 m ascent) | Trailhuts

Trails/Southwest Ireland/Kerry Way/Stage 5

Stage 5 of 10

Kerry Way stage 5: Cahersiveen to Waterville

Country: Ireland
Duration: 5h
Ascent: 380 m
Descent

Stage 5 of the Kerry Way (10 stages in total) runs from Cahersiveen to Waterville. It covers 22.7 km with 380 m of ascent and 390 m of descent, around 5 h of walking. There are 26 places to sleep where the stage ends (16 guesthouses, 9 hotels, 1 hostel). The next stage continues to Caherdaniel.

Part of the Kerry Way.

Where to sleep in Waterville

26 places to sleep on or near the end of this stage: 16 guesthouses, 9 hotels, 1 hostel.

GuesthouseFailte Farmhouse B&BRated 4.9 out of 54.9(17)
GuesthouseCurrane Lodge

Previous: stage 4Glenbeigh to Cahersiveen Next: stage 6Waterville to Caherdaniel

Part of the Kerry Way (184 km, 10 stages). Something not right on this stage? Tell us with the feedback button on the trail page.

390 m

Distance

22.7 km

Rated 4.8 out of 54.8(73)

Kerry Lakesview Lodge

GuesthouseKerry Lakesview LodgeRated 5.0 out of 55.0(14)

GuesthouseRebate CottageWaterville

Golf Links View B&B

GuesthouseGolf Links View B&BRated 4.7 out of 54.7(67)

Kieltys Bed and Breakfast Waterville Kerry

GuesthouseKieltys Bed and Breakfast Waterville KerryRated 4.9 out of 54.9(56)

HotelWaterville Inn

GuesthouseKlondyke HouseRated 4.4 out of 54.4(95)Simple guesthouse offering low-key rooms with sea views and free WiFi and breakfast.

Old Cable Historic House Seafood Restaurant

GuesthouseOld Cable Historic House Seafood RestaurantRated 4.4 out of 54.4(119)A B&B with a telegraph history, for single to family rooms and foodie breakfast and dinner menus.

GuesthouseSunset HouseWaterville

Hotel3 Butlers WalkWaterville

Europe's Last Sunset B&B

GuesthouseEurope's Last Sunset B&BWaterville

Butler Arms Hotel

HotelButler Arms HotelRated 4.5 out of 54.5(389)Laid-back rooms in a 19th-century hotel featuring a refined seafood restaurant, a bar & ocean views.

Atlantic View B&B

GuesthouseAtlantic View B&BRated 5.0 out of 55.0(18)

Clifford's Bed and Breakfast

GuesthouseClifford's Bed and BreakfastRated 4.6 out of 54.6(60)

GuesthouseComfortable Convenient Ring Of Kerry accommodation 087

Peters place Hostel

HostelPeters place HostelRated 4.7 out of 54.7(3)

Sea Lodge Hotel

HotelSea Lodge HotelRated 4.3 out of 54.3(424)Casual hotel offering tranquil rooms with ocean views, plus relaxed dining, a bar & afternoon tea.

Seaclusion Luxury Guest B&B

GuesthouseSeaclusion Luxury Guest B&BRated 5.0 out of 55.0(104)

Skellig View House

GuesthouseSkellig View HouseWaterville

HotelStella Maris

The Crescent B&B

GuesthouseThe Crescent B&BRated 4.7 out of 54.7(44)

The Hogs Head Hotel

HotelThe Hogs Head HotelRated 4.8 out of 54.8(16)

HotelVilla Maria HotelRated 5.0 out of 55.0(3)

And 2 more. See all on the trail page.

Lowest 15 mHighest 365 m

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