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Beara Way

Ireland · Europe · Thru-hike / long-distance trail · score 60/100

At a glance

CountriesIreland
ContinentEurope
RegionCounties Cork and Kerry (Beara Peninsula)
TypeThru-hike / long-distance trail
Length206 km
Typical duration9 days
Difficulty3/5 (Moderate)
Max altitude0 m
Best seasonApr-Oct
StartGlengarriff (circular)
EndGlengarriff (circular)
Permit / guideno
Special gearnone

Score

60/100
Scenery
24/35
Fame
12/25
Uniqueness
11/20
Logistics
13/20

Rugged, quiet peninsula circuit with strong Atlantic scenery; fewer services than Kerry Way

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: medium.

Notes

Max altitude not verified (Slieve Miskish/Caha mountains, roughly 340-500 m)

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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