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Kerry & Cork KENMARE 2019
WELCOME TO
Kenmare
A warm welcome awaits you on the Emerald Isle, and this spectacular land
offers a multitude of interests for every visitor.
Whether you’re fascinated by the ancient relics peninsulas creates a varied landscape just waiting
and their accompanying legends of fairies and to be explored.
leprechauns, looking to uncover the past and To the east of Kerry lies County Cork, the
discover the adversity faced by your ancestors, or largest Irish county, which features the sandstone
simply want to enjoy great walking in this lush green Caha mountain range and part of the Beara
land, Ireland has it all. Peninsula, which overlooks Bantry Bay. Our
Ireland is the third largest island in Europe after holidays are ideally situated in the beautiful
Great Britain and Iceland. The neighbouring harbour town of Kenmare which nestles between
counties of Kerry and Cork make up Ireland’s wild the Kerry Way and the Beara Peninsula. Just 5
southwest tip. Kerry is probably most famous for minutes’ stroll from our hotel takes you to the
the beautiful Iveragh Peninsula and its circular heart of the friendly town where colourful shops
tourist trail known as the ‘Ring of Kerry’. However, and pubs can be enjoyed. The town is peppered
this is only the tip of this county’s offering and with a variety of cultural interests making it
the abundance of lakes, mountains and beautiful worth exploring.
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ACCOMMODATION gymnasium. An extensive selection of beauty and
holistic treatments are also available (payable
KENMARE BAY HOTEL locally). A drying room is available to our guests.
Kenmare Meals: All our holidays include breakfast and
Co Kerry evening meal. For vegetarian options and
Tel: 00353 64 664 9300 any other special dietary requirements we
The 3-star Kenmare Bay Hotel sits on the edge of recommend that you spend a few minutes
the pretty little town of Kenmare, facing the hills discussing these with the hotel staff.
of the Kerry Way. The hotel has a pleasant Breakfast: Served from 7.30am in the Bay
restaurant, cosy bar and a large indoor swimming Restaurant. There is a wide choice of hot and cold
pool with sauna and spa pool. buffet items.
Bedrooms: The hotel has 127 bright and Evening Meal: The evening meal will normally be
spacious en-suite bedrooms with telephone, taken from 7.30pm in the Bay Restaurant, which
hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. enjoys views of the Kerry Mountains. On three
Facilities: The hotel has a range of facilities to evenings, meals will be taken in local restaurants.
enhance your stay, including the Courtyard Bar, Lunch: You may be able to purchase a picnic
which has a cosy atmosphere. The Courtyard lunch from the hotel. Alternatively it is possible to
Terrace leads off the bar to a decked area where buy ingredients from local shops or on some days
you can relax with a drink and chat with fellow to eat at one of the local cafés; your leaders will
guests. There is also the Bay Health Club offering advise you of the options.
spa pool, sauna, steam room, swimming pool and
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Guided Walking
ITINERARY
A unique feature of our Guided Walking holidays is the daily choice of walks.
Each evening your leaders will give a short talk about the options for the next
day and answer any questions that you may have. In Kenmare you’ll have a
choice of two guided walks on each walking day.
Easier Walks: 4 to 7 miles (6½- Harder Walks: 7 to 9 miles (11-
11km) with some short steep 14km) with some rough terrain and
ascents and some sections on quiet some short sections on country
country lanes. Up to 1,500 feet lanes. Up to 1,800 feet (540m) of
(450m) of ascent in a day. ascent in a day.
Please note that the itinerary outlined below is provisional and could be subject to change. For the most up
to date information, please check our website. A finalised itinerary will be available at the resort.
Day 1: Arrival day Day 2: Sneem and its surroundings
For those arriving on HF Holidays’ flights to Cork, The beautiful village of Sneem on the Ring of
the onward journey to Kenmare is by coach. In the Kerry is a wonderful introduction to our week.
afternoon your leaders will organise a stroll around Nestled between mountains and wild rugged
the town pointing out the sights, and the shops you coast it offers some of the best views of the
may require for your packed lunch. On your first country. Both walks explore the historical and
evening your leaders will explain more about the geographical features in the area.
walks. Easier Walk: Starting from Sneem we follow the
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Lomanagh Loop walking on minor roads, forest Harder Walk: Starting near the Dursey cable car
tracks and across fields until we join the Kerry Way station, we ascend Ballaghboy and straddle the
to make our descent into Sneem where we can ridge with fine views across the north and south
sample some Irish hospitality. On this walk we will of the peninsulas. We soon view lofty sea cliffs
have the opportunity to enjoy spectacular views before we finally descend back to the Garnish Pier
of the Kerry Mountains, the Beara Peninsula and and finish with the easier walkers. 8 miles (13km)
Kenmare Bay. 7 miles (11km) with 500 feet with 1,500 feet (450m) of ascent.
(150m) of ascent. Day 5: Free Day
Harder Walk: This walk starts from Sneem too
Each week there is a free day when no guided
but follows the Fermoyle Loop which covers a
walks are offered. This is an ideal opportunity to
distance of 14km on minor roads, farm tracks and
relax around the hotel, walk independently or visit
way marked paths across hillsides and through
local places of interest. Some options for your
farmland. We pass features such as a Standing
free day may include:
Stone, turf cutting and a cillin (unconsecrated
graveyard). This walk also provides spectacular Kenmare: Spend the morning visiting in the
views of the mountains and the sea. We make our colourful town of Kenmare. Walk the Heritage
way into Sneem to meet up with the easier group. Trail and visit the Lace & Design Centre. For the
9 miles (14½km) with 700 feet (210m) of ascent. afternoon, relax in the hotel’s swimming pool,
sauna and spa facilities.
Day 4: Gleninchaquinn Seal watching: Join a seafari from the pier at
Today’s walks will take us through the rolling hills Kenmare to view seals and sea eagles. Times vary
of the Gleninchaquinn Park, offering great views according to the tides. Refreshments are served
over the Kenmare River. Along the way we will and included in the price.
discover one of the many stone circles scattered Car hire: Local car hire is available to explore the
around this area as we follow part of the famous surrounding areas including:
long distance path, the Beara Way, back towards
Kenmare. Derreen Gardens: Derreen Garden (60 acres) lies
on a promontory in Kilmakilloge Harbour on the
Easier Walk: We start our walk near Red Trout Beara Peninsula and is well worth a visit. There are
Lake and, after climbing onto the Beara Way, we a number of marked walks within this large area.
walk just below Knocknagorraveela Mountain
enjoying views towards Dromoghty Lake and Killarney: Visit the interesting town of Killarney,
Kenmare River. 6 miles (9½km) with 1,000 feet located in the Killarney National Park. The town
(300m) of ascent. boasts many fine churches and art galleries.
Harder Walk: This walk takes in the Beara Way but Lakes of Killarney: Enjoy a boat trip from Ross
rises gently towards a gap on the northern side of Castle across the lakes to Lord Brandon’s
Knockagarrane and an open valley with views back Cottage, lunch in the café there and take a short
to the Kenmare River. Our route runs parallel with walk to Galway Bridge. Please consult your leaders
the river offering great views of the Cloonee who can pre-book transport to pick you up at this
Loughs, Lough Inchiquin and Gleninchiquin Park. bridge to take you back to the hotel.
8 miles (13km) with 1,600 feet (480m) of ascent. Local information website: For information on
Ireland please visit www.discoverireland.com
Day 3: Beara Peninsula
Today both walks start at the tip of the Beara
Day 6: Glengarriff
Peninsula, a stone’s throw away from Dursey Easier Walk: Today this group walks within the
Island. It’s mostly coastal walking, finishing at the protected area of Glengariff Nature Reserve,
old copper mining town of Allihies for a drink. home to a multitude of wildlife, flora, fauna and
Easier Walk: This walk leaves the active fishing ancient tales. We walk a short loop following the
harbour of Garnish and goes along the shoreline river and view some ancient oaks on the way.
of Ballydonegan Bay. We traverse below After crossing meadows, we ascend to “Lady
Lackacroghan where we can enjoy fabulous views Bantry’s Look Out” point. After enjoying lunch in
back to Dursey before dropping back down Glengarriff, we take a boat to Garnish Island via
towards Allihies and its beautiful beach ending in Seal Island and then walk around this fabulous
Allihies itself. The landscape has scattered garden flourishing in its own microclimate. We
remains of the once thriving copper mining return to Glengarriff harbour by the same boat.
industry. 6 miles (9½km) with 1,000 feet (300m) 5miles (8km) with 500 feet (150m) of ascent
of ascent.
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Harder Walk: From the little town of Adrigole, the Harder Walk: We walk along the Kerry Way
harder walk follows the Beara Way and heads up the from Galway Bridge passing through
north side of the lofty Sugar Loaf Mountain to Esknamucky Glen and Cores Cascade on good
500m with great views of Bantry Bay and Sheeps tracks to Torc mountain. The ascent is
Head peninsula. Our path then descends towards rewarding with panoramic views across the
Glengarriff Nature Reserve before heading down lakes and up the Black Valley and beyond. We
into Glengarriff. 7 miles (11km) with 1,500 feet make our descent and follow the Old Kenmare
(450m) of ascent and 2,000ft (600m) of descent. Road to Torc Waterfall and Muckross Estate to
Day 7: Killarney National Park join the easier group. 9 miles (14½km) with
2,000 feet (600m) of ascent
North of Kenmare takes us to the Killarney National
Park and the majestic lakes amidst the surrounds of Day 8: Departure Day
the abbey, castle and magnificent Victorian
mansion of Muckross House.
Easier Walk: We walk from Galway Bridge along the
Kerry Way passing through Esknamucky Glen and
Cores Cascade to follow the Old Kenmare Road to
Torc Waterfall and Muckross Estate. Here we will
have time to explore the gardens and visit the café. In the evenings: The friendly atmosphere of
7 miles (11km) with 1,000 feet (300m) of ascent. our holidays continues into the evening. We’ll
enjoy a leisurely meal and then you may also like
to join your leader for an evening stroll, listen to
local musicians, relax with a book in a quiet
lounge or enjoy a drink at the bar with your
fellow walkers talking about your day.
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WALKING
INFORMATION
Your walking leaders: HF Holidays’ leaders are a holiday, our leaders are the best people to help.
pivotal feature of our Guided Walking holidays. Maps: Your leaders will of course carry all the maps
During the day they will guide you on the walks in and detailed walk instructions needed for the walks.
a caring and considerate way, showing you places The maps available for this area are Ordnance
of interest en route. All our leaders have been Survey Ireland 84 1:50,000, Ordnance Survey
selected on an intensive residential course so Ireland 85 1:50,000, Ordance Survey Ireland 78
you can relax and enjoy your holiday knowing that 1:50,000, Xpoloreit Map of County Kerry 1:100,000.
you are in safe hands. Our leaders welcome your Maps can be obtained by mail order from The
comments on the holiday survey; constructive Map Shop, Tel: 0800 0854080 or visit www.
suggestions for things that they might do themapshop.co.uk
differently are very helpful.
Children: We welcome unaccompanied children
We take pride in the quality of our holidays and of 14 or over on our walks on the basis that they
work closely with all our providers to ensure our can take full responsibility for themselves. Children
holidays meet your expectations. If for any reason under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an
you are not satisfied with any element of your adult.
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WALKING HOLIDAY
SAFETY TIPS
We are committed to running our Guided Walking Language: English.
holidays in a safe manner and your co-operation Currency: Euro
with this is much appreciated. No outdoor activity
Changing money: : There are several ATM
can be 100% risk free; however, if you take sensible
machines in Kenmare where you can obtain money.
precautions and adhere to your leaders’
instructions, your holiday will be both safe and Electricity: 220 Volt AC with the same 3-pin plugs
enjoyable. On the first evening of your holiday as in the UK. In the older part of the hotel the pins
(dependent on arrival time), the leaders will give a are round (apaptors can be borrowed from the
short talk about safety on the walks – we would ask reception).
everyone to attend. Telephone code: If the international number
Walking as a group: Our leaders always consider you wish to call starts with a 0, you must drop the
the safety of the group as a whole, and will show starting digit when dialing the number.
more caution over potential risks (such as bad or To dial a UK number 0044
exceptionally hot weather) than an individual or To dial an Irish number 00353
couple might make on a private outing. Walks may
be modified or cancelled following the leaders’
assessment of the day-to-day situation. Your
leaders will refuse to accept any guest whose
clothing, equipment, behaviour or walking ability is
considered unsuitable, and where it could affect
the safety and enjoyment of other guests on the
proposed walk. It is your responsibility to follow the
leader’s guidelines, for the benefit and safety of the
group as a whole. If you leave the group, then your
leader will no longer have responsibility for you. For
safety reasons, we stipulate a minimum party size
of two guests in addition to the leader.
First aid: In line with current practice, each leader
carries a group first aid kit but is not able to supply
any ‘medication’, including aspirin, paracetamol,
antihistamines and antiseptic cream.
Hydration: In warm weather it is very important
to keep hydrated. You will need to carry water with
you on walks, more during hot weather or on more
demanding walks.
One good way of hydrating is to use a hydration
pack which allows drinking without constant
stopping. This can then be filled up from additional
water sources as required.
Insurance: Insurance is a condition of booking.
Therefore if you have not already arranged
insurance, it is imperative that you do so, and
advise us of the insurance company and policy
number.
Even with an EHIC card, medicines and out-patient
treatment normally have to be paid for at the time
and the costs reclaimed afterwards – details are
available at dh.gov.uk/travellers. Therefore
insurance is extremely important, as is access to
emergency money, preferably a credit card.
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To enjoy your walking comfortably and safely, it is • spare high-energy food e.g. chocolate bar or
essential that your footwear, clothing and Kendal mint cake
equipment are suitable for the conditions likely to • torch
be encountered. Please note that some of our You may also wish to consider bringing:
Atlantic island and Mediterranean destinations are • camera
also in mountainous areas and at high altitudes • personal first aid kit
(up to 4,000 feet) the temperatures can be as low • walking pole(s) – many guests find these
as 0°C. You will need: useful, particularly for descents
• comfortable outdoor clothing FOOTWEAR
• ankle supporting footwear with non-slip soles We recommend wearing walking boots on all
• water bottle (at least 2 litres, more for hot our walks, as these provide the best ankle
climates) and a thermos flask if you wish support and grip. Modern ‘approach shoes’
• sunhat, sun cream and sunglasses offer appropriate levels of grip and may be worn
• small rucksack on some low level walks, but users should be
aware that they offer less ankle support.
The following are also recommended to all Lightweight trainers, denim jeans and
walkers, and are essential for mountainous and waterproof capes are not recommended for
hilly areas: any walks.
• walking boots
• spare pullover or fleece
• hat and gloves
TRANSFER INFORMATION
If you have booked your holiday ‘with flight’ you will arrive at Cork airport. From the UK we offer flights
from London Heathrow, Manchester and Birmingham; these may arrive at different times meaning a
short wait for the rest of your group to arrive. Please note that meals are not usually provided on
European flights, although some airlines may offer a small snack.
Where possible you will be met as you enter the arrivals hall by an HF Holidays’ leader. Your leader
may be on the same flight as you or may arrive on another flight. Occasionally we will ask our transfer
coach company to meet you. The driver will be in the arrivals hall holding an ‘HF Holidays’ sign.
The onward journey to Kenmare by coach takes approximately 1½ hours.
For independent travellers: For guests who have booked their holiday ‘without flight’ HF Holidays
can help you to reach the hotel in the following ways:
HF Holidays’ transfer coach from Cork airport. These are timed to meet the HF Holidays’ flights
(provisional flight times can be found on www.hfholidays.co.uk or by calling (0)20 8732 1220). Cost per
single journey from Cork airport is £25. Please note that HF Holidays is not responsible for your
onward travel if you fail to meet the transfer coach under any circumstance.
Our Airport Taxi service operates at this resort, offering quick and easy transfers for guests booking
their own flights. From Cork airport by taxi transfer £140 per taxi single journey
We can also arrange taxi transfers from Shannon and Kerry airports. Please call for more information.
Transfers and taxis must be pre-booked. If you have not already booked your transfer or taxi please
call +44 (0)20 8732 1220.
Airport parking and accommodation
If you require airport parking or accommodation before your flight, we
recommend our partner Holiday Extras. Call 0871 360 2750 and quote
HX031 or book online at holidayextras.co.uk/hfholidays
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LONGER
If you enjoyed your holiday in Kenmare, we In selected European destinations you can
recommend our new holiday in Luz, on the discover unspoiled scenery, historic sites and the
Western Algarve, Portugal. local culture at your own pace by following our
Two weeks or more carefully planned walking routes.
Make the most of your break and enjoy a longer Leisure Activities
holiday – either two weeks of walking at one We offer a range of Leisure Activities holidays
resort or by combining complementary holidays, at some of our European destinations, including
such as Sorrento on the Neapolitan coastline and Discovery or Garden Tours, Photography,
Altamura, in the undiscovered region of Puglia. Painting, or Yoga.
We arrange the transfers between the resorts so Worldwide
that you don’t have to. See our brochure or From Alaska to Vietnam our Worldwide Journeys
website for more information. invite you to explore world famous destinations,
Self-guided Walking and some lesser known gems, on six continents
For those who prefer to explore independently, including Europe.
we recommend our Self-guided Walking holidays.
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