The North Kerry Way is marked on the ground by standard black posts carrying the yellow "Walking Man" logo and an arrow indicating direction.

    By following these markers it should be possible to complete the entire route without any great difficulty. However, the possibility always exists that a post may be missing or tampered with and, in such an event, the Maps on this site will be a help in picking up the Trail again.

    Ordnance Survey maps should not be necessary, but for those who like to carry them, sheets numbers 63 and 71 are suitable. (Discovery Series 1:50,000).

   Throughout the Site distances are shown in kilometres. For a quick conversion to miles, multiply by 5 and divide by 8.

e.g. 16 km = 16 x 5 ÷ 8 =10 miles.

• Markers such as this should prevent the walker from loosing his/her way!

The local farming community has co-operated in making the North Kerry Way available to the public and it is very important that their concerns are respected.

Please keep to the marked path.

In setting out the Trail, minimum "improvements" were made to the ground so that the Way retains its element of an adventurous experience. Consequently, walkers must be prepared for occasional rough and boggy conditions for which appropriate footwear and clothing should be worn.

At Banna and Ballyheigue, there are attractive bathing places with lifeguard services during the summer.

Elsewhere, people should avoid entering the water no matter how inviting it seems.

Tralee is easily accessible by road, rail or air.

Rail: Casement Station at J.J. Sheehy Road is the terminal for regular mainline services. Tel: (066) 7123522.

Bus: The rail station is also the depot for long distance and local bus services. Tel: (066) 7123566. Air: Kerry Airport is located at Farranfore, 18 km from Tralee. There are daily flights. Tel: (066) 9764644.

Taxi: The taxi rank is located at The Mall, Tralee. Tel: (066) 7181818.

Where to stay

There is a good range of accommodation in the Tralee/Kerry Head area and the best advice can be obtained at the Tourist Office in the Ashe Hall, Denny Street. It is open all year. Tel: (066) 7121288.

Weather

There is a fickleness about the weather in South West Ireland and a reluctance to conform to seasonal norms. This characteristic is an introduction to almost all casual conversations. Extremes of temperature, winter or summer, are rare but the wise walker will always be prepared for a shower or two - unless there is a definite dry spell. Don't be put off by a gloomy morning as it may give way to a brilliant afternoon. A local weather forecast may be obtained by calling: 1550123850.