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Kerry Way stage 9: Blackwater Bridge to Kenmare (19.8 km, 320 m ascent) | Trailhuts

Trails/Southwest Ireland/Kerry Way/Stage 9

Stage 9 of 10

Kerry Way stage 9: Blackwater Bridge to Kenmare

Country: Ireland
Duration: 6h
Ascent: 320 m
Descent

Stage 9 of the Kerry Way (10 stages in total) runs from Blackwater Bridge to Kenmare. It covers 19.8 km with 320 m of ascent and 380 m of descent, around 6 h of walking. There are 41 places to sleep where the stage ends (33 guesthouses, 8 hotels). The next stage continues to Killarney.

Part of the Kerry Way.

Where to sleep in Kenmare

41 places to sleep on or near the end of this stage: 33 guesthouses, 8 hotels.

GuesthouseLaura's View
GuesthouseKenmare Driftwood B&BRated 5.0 out of 55.0

Previous: stage 8Sneem to Blackwater Bridge Next: stage 10Kenmare to Killarney

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.

380 m

Distance

19.8 km

(12)

Grenane Heights

GuesthouseGrenane HeightsRated 4.9 out of 54.9(46)

Kerry Coast House

GuesthouseKerry Coast HouseRated 4.6 out of 54.6(7)

GuesthouseRockvilla B&B

HotelDunkerron WoodsRated 5.0 out of 55.0(5)

River Meadows B&B

GuesthouseRiver Meadows B&BRated 4.8 out of 54.8(69)B&B in a white cottage offering quaint rooms with countryside views and en suite bathrooms.

O'Sheas Ceol Na Habhann

GuesthouseO'Sheas Ceol Na HabhannRated 4.9 out of 54.9(124)

GuesthouseLeebrook HouseRated 4.2 out of 54.2(5)

Sleaveen House Holiday Home.

GuesthouseSleaveen House Holiday Home.Rated 4.8 out of 54.8(6)

The Twelve Oaks Kenmare

GuesthouseThe Twelve Oaks KenmareRated 5.0 out of 55.0(15)

An Bruachan B&B

GuesthouseAn Bruachan B&BRated 4.7 out of 54.7(82)Traditional rooms in an antiques-filled riverside B&B serving breakfast in a casual setting.

GuesthouseDruid CottageRated 4.7 out of 54.7(101)

GuesthouseLaburnum B&BRated 4.8 out of 54.8(58)

Kenmare House B&B

GuesthouseKenmare House B&BRated 4.7 out of 54.7(53)Simple rooms with private bathrooms in an unpretentious home offering cooked breakfast and a lounge.

Gortamullen House, Kenmare

GuesthouseGortamullen House, KenmareRated 4.8 out of 54.8(65)

Pairc Na Gloine Holiday Homes

GuesthousePairc Na Gloine Holiday HomesRated 4.3 out of 54.3(12)

GuesthouseSea Shore Farm Guesthouse

GuesthouseTara Farm B&BRated 4.7 out of 54.7(51)

The Happy Pig Guesthouse

GuesthouseThe Happy Pig GuesthouseRated 5.0 out of 55.0(113)

Avelow House B&B

GuesthouseAvelow House B&BRated 4.6 out of 54.6(29)

Brook Lane Hotel -4 star Boutique Hotel

HotelBrook Lane Hotel -4 star Boutique HotelRated 4.6 out of 54.6(507)Plush, contemporary rooms & suites, some with balconies, plus stylish dining, a bar & free Wi-Fi.

Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort

HotelKenmare Bay Hotel & ResortRated 4.4 out of 54.4(1,622)Contemporary, fully-equipped self-catering lodges and houses, plus a casual restaurant and a spa.

GuesthouseCahas Guesthouse

And 17 more. See all on the trail page.

Lowest 9 mHighest 193 m

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