With one foot in Kerry and the other in Cork, the 138km Beara Way Cycling Route is heaven for anyone who loves to travel on two wheels.
Distinguished by the craggy Caha and Slieve Miskish mountains, green valleys and dizzying drops down into the mighty Atlantic, a trip here guarantees lifelong memories of spectacular scenery. You'll pedal from friendly village to village along routes speckled with wild flowers like fuchsia, devil’s beard and lilies.
Locals will tell you that the profusion of plant life lining the highways and byways is due to its microclimate. Warmed a little more than the rest of the island by the Gulf Stream, there are some days here when you could be forgiven for thinking that you are in a parallel Ireland with constant sunshine for the whole summer.
Along the way, you’ll encounter some amazing sights, ranging from the ancient stone circles in Ardgroom and Uragh to the 100-year-old Derreen Gardens where you can explore woodlands filled with azaleas and rhododendrons, and groves of New Zealand tree ferns.
Wherever you stop to relax and kick back, you’re sure to have an unforgettable cycling trip. Read more...