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GUIDED WALKS IN THE SOUTH WEST OF IRELAND
WALKS to CARRAUNTOOHIL & more MOUNTAINS in COUNTY KERRY
Amazing Mountain Hikes
Along the Wild Atlantic Way
One of the main priorities of Killarney Mindful Hiking is to promote the enjoyment of walking safely and responsibly in the mountains.
Unpredictable Atlantic weather, complex terrain and other challenges are all part of the hill walking experience in this wonderful environment.
The sheer beauty of the mountain ranges of the Iveragh, Dingle and Beara Peninsulas cannot be fully appreciated without the help and leadership of an experienced Mountain Hiking Guide.
Contact Cesar - Mobile: +353 89 2522514 or
E-mail: kerryhiking@gmail.com
For everybody in Killarney
There are a selection of wonderful walking routes which cater for individual preferences and abilities. These walks are categorised according to their grades of difficulty:
A strenuous walk can involve a steep climb, cover 12km to 16km and take 6 hours or more to complete. €70 per person.
Moderate walks are more suited for scrambling, can take 5 hours or more and cover 10km to 14km. €50 per person.
Easy walks usually involve a more progressive ascent/descent over 8km to 12km over a period of 4 hours. €40 per person.
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Walks scheduled weekly for solo & groups
Carrauntoohil
Killarney National Park
Killarney National Park
Strenuous walk €70
Meet time at 10:00 am.
Total distance of 14 km (9 miles)
1100 m (3,300 ft) total ascent.
6.5+ hours duration.
Killarney National Park
Killarney National Park
Killarney National Park
Easy hike €40
Meet time at 10:30 am.
Distance 11 km.
Ascent of 600 metres.
Duration 4.5 hours.
Wild Atlantic Way
Killarney National Park
Wild Atlantic Way
Moderate hike €50
Meet time at 10:00 am.
Distance 13 km.
Total ascent 800 metres.
Duration 5.5 hours.
Mount Brandon
Carrauntoohil-Beenkeragh
Wild Atlantic Way
Moderate - Strenuous walk €70
Meet time at 10:00 am.
Distance of 14 km.
Total climbing 1000 metres.
Duration 6 hours.
Carrauntoohil-Beenkeragh
Carrauntoohil-Beenkeragh
Carrauntoohil-Beenkeragh
Strenuous walk €70
Meet time at 10:00 am.
Total distance of 14 km approx.
Total ascent 1,200 metres.
7 hours duration.
Coomloughra Horseshoe
Carrauntoohil-Beenkeragh
Carrauntoohil-Beenkeragh
Strenuous walk €70
Meet time at 10:00 am
Distance of 12.5 km.
Total climbing 1,250 metres.
Duration 7 hours.
MacGillycuddy's Reeks
MacGillycuddy's Reeks
MacGillycuddy's Reeks
Strenuous walk €70
Meet time at 10:00 am
Distance of 14 km.
Total climbing 1000 metres.
Duration 7 hours.
Purple Mountain
MacGillycuddy's Reeks
MacGillycuddy's Reeks
Moderate - Strenuous walk €50
Meet time at 10:00 am.
Total distance of 13 km approx.
Total ascent 1000 metres.
6 hours duration.
Hike Mangerton
MacGillycuddy's Reeks
Hike Mangerton
Moderate hike €50
Meet time at 10:00 am.
Distance 12 km.
Total ascent 730 metres.
Duration 5.5 hours.
The Kerry Way
Hag's Glen - Carrauntoohil
Hike Mangerton
Easy hike €40
Meet time at 10:30 am.
Distance of 13 km.
Total height gain 300 metres.
Duration 4 hours.
Gap of Dunloe - Strickeen
Hag's Glen - Carrauntoohil
Hag's Glen - Carrauntoohil
Easy hike €30
Meet time at 10:30 am.
Distance of 7 km.
Total height gain 400 metres.
Duration 3.5 hours.
Hag's Glen - Carrauntoohil
Hag's Glen - Carrauntoohil
Hag's Glen - Carrauntoohil
Easy hike €30
Meet time at 10:30 am.
Distance: 8 km.
Total ascent 300 metres.
Duration: 3 hours.
BOOKING
Booking a walk - Advice:
1. Contact Cesar for info about availability or for a quote.
2. You will get confirmation for the walk / date that you prefer.
3. Payment. Options:
-Booking on Airbnb.
-Pay by electronic bank transfer.
-Last minute - confirm and pay at meeting point.
4. Please, contact Cesar via E-mail to confirm your booking.
5. Cesar will advise you via E-mail the meet point & the weather forecast.
Contact:
Cesar - Mobile: +353 89 2522514 or
E-mail: kerryhiking@gmail.com
Multiday walking holiday in County Kerry
Trips for one person o group welcome. Flexible dates:
2 day walk to:
The MacGillycuddy's Reeks.
The Wild Atlantic Way.
Killarney National Park.
The Kerry Way.
Includes:
2 Night on route Hotel - B&B.
All transport for walks.
From €300 per person sharing room.
Trips could be organised with 3 - 4 walking days.
Some REVIEWS on Carrauntoohil
Angelina – Germany – 2023 🌟 5
“The hike to Carrauntoohil with Cesar was incredibly beautiful! His particularly good knowledge of the mountains and the area gave us a perfect timing of the tour. It gave me great pleasure to listen to his stories and tales and he certainly led me on a super nice tour off the busy route. It was absolutely great! I am very grateful that Cesar did this tour with me - thank you so much! :)”
Sean – US – 2023 🌟 5
“If you are going to do Carrantuohill, this is the guide to do it with. Cesar was exceptional from start to finish - he surveys the abilities of the group, caters the paths taken accordingly, gives excellent safety and technical guidance. I consider myself in good shape (and you need to be for this - plus some waterproof gear “as needed”!) but am far from an experienced climber - couldn’t have done this without Cesar and his positive motivational demeanor plus the added bonus of his video at the end was a sweetener on an overall amazing experience. He even went above and beyond to assist the kind family we were with towards the end of the trip with transportation - he really takes the utmost care of all under his guidance. Highly recommended.”
Paige – US – 2023 🌟 5
“Cesar is an amazing guide. He knows the mountains all-the-way around and was able to divert which trail(s) to climb according to skill and weather. Highly recommended!!!! Additionally, Cesar is a kind, caring and authentic human always keeping safety 1 priority.”
Peter – US – 2023 🌟 5
“The experience was amazing! Definitely a challenging hike but worth it. Cesar was an excellent guide. He also went above and beyond to help us out after the hike when we locked ourselves out of our car. I would give more stars if I could.”
Barry – Ireland – 2023 🌟 5
Was an amazing day out, Cesar was a brilliant guide who knew exactly what I wanted he took me on a great hike off the beaten everyday track, would highly recommend if your after an adventure.
Christian – Germany – 2023 🌟 5
Cesar is a perfect guide, I felt safe at all times despite we had rough conditions today. He gave clear instructions how to stay safe and perfectly adjusted the climb to me. Highly recommended and glad I made this experience and will do it again with Cesar in some better weather.
Sakri – US – 2023 🌟 5
This was an incredible and amazing experience! Cesar is a very experienced guide and always put the safety of the group first! This hike is an absolute must when visiting Ireland! The views were unreal!
Laura – Germany – 2022 🌟 5
This has been the highlight of our trip to Ireland. Cesar made the expedition feel safe and was an amazing tour guide! It is a must with the right gear. It is not an easy hike, even for experienced hikers. Cesar even made a video of our hike and sent it to us personalized. We are over the moon! Thanks so much César!
Franzi – Germany – 2022 🌟 5
The hike up Carrauntoohil was an unbelievably great experience. Cesar guided us perfectly up the mountain and back down again. I am very glad that Cesar was there to help us with the partly very rough terrain and instructed us very well. In addition, he took many pictures of the tour and even made a personal video. What a fantastic memory. Thanks a million!
Blaise – Belgium – 2022 🌟 5
Amazing! I went to Killarney with the objective of climbing Carrauntoohil and I'm grateful I did it with Cesar as the experience surpassed all my expectations. Cesar is a wonderful person and an incredible guide who will make you appreciate the mountain by bringing you through less known routes from which you'll mind will be blown by the stunning landscape each time you'll take your gaze out of the rocky path. I enjoyed every second of our outing, not just the photoshoot at the top :)). Going on a hike with Cesar is stepping in his quiet world, bonding with a great human being always ready to drop some knowledge about the surroundings. The best example of the respectful and tender attitude of Cesar towards nature is the pleasure he took being led by a sheep and its cub, happy to wait as they grazed while we were enjoying their company and the splendid scenery...
Danielle – Canada – 2022🌟 5
Cesar is an amazing mountain guide, really knowledgeable and professional. He was so helpful and patient, and really looked after us and made the experience of Carrauntoohil enjoyable. The terrain was steeper than expected with scrambling in some places and Cesar made us feel more comfortable when it got challenging. We would highly recommend him, he is the perfect person to take you out of your comfort zone and into the mountains!
Nancy – US – 2022 🌟 5
“This was a magnificent experience that we will never forget. Cesar is so very patient, thoughtful and kind - he is just as beautiful as the scenery we saw today and more. We are so thankful for this day we had together to climb Carrauntoohil.”
Eamonn – UK – 2021 🌟 5
Thank you Cesar for guiding my group of 7 people to the top of Carrauntoohil. We had a great experience. Cesar led us up via O'Sheas Gully and back down via the zig-zags. Tough climb but Cesar was very patient and didn't mind us stopping for water breaks or rests. Views at top were amazing. Even had time for a dip in one of the many lakes on the way back down.
Caitriona – Ireland – 2021 🌟 5
I feel very very grateful that I came across Cesar's guided hikes, my experience of Carrauntoohil couldn't have been better. I didn't have transport and Cesar went out of his way to collect and drop me back to Killarney for the hike. Cesar creates a very supportive and trusting ambience, championing us and choosing paths matching our abilities. He took us on less common routes that gave us the chance to experience some of the incredible beauty on the journey up and down Carrauntoohil. Cesar's passion for the mountains, nature and Kerry is infectious. I arrived in Killarney with the idea of climbing Carrauntoohil but without a plan and this experience really catered for that, I highly recommend!
Hanna - Finland - 2020 🌟 5
"I've been on many walks led by Cesar and he knows the mountains in Kerry better than anyone! His walks are always professionally planned and you can trust that he takes the weather conditions into consideration as well as the level of your fitness and other factors which might affect the experience. With him I've gotten to see some of the most beautiful places in the Kerry mountains and plenty of hidden gems, too. I would definitely recommend Cesar's walks and would highly encourage everyone to explore other mountains than just Carrauntoohil as they are even more beautiful and far less crowded. With Cesar you can be sure to see places that take your breath away and offer you hiking at its best".