As described above this site is on the outskirts of Killarney and at the start of the Ring of Kerry. It’s an ideal stopover for touring south Kerry or for exploring Killarney. We were able to walk into Killarney in about 25 minutes.
Location, location, location Mannix Point Camping and Caravan Park is located in the mouth of the river Fertha between some of the Iveragh peninsula’s many mountains, Valentia and Foughil island. The location of this site is so appealing that it needs only running water to make it worth a visit. In addition to beautiful vistas …
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There can come a point on a hill walk where you will become uncertain about whether you have chosen the correct turn. That uncertainty which can begin as niggling doubt can become your dominant thought. It’s not the thought of dying alone in the woods, or breaking an ankle and having to crawl back to …
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While the Ring of Kerry is all about scenery, and there is plenty of scenery in the local area, the town of Cahersiveen itself has plenty to offer. Walking around the town, both on and off the main street, reveals a lot of less obvious sights and places to spend time from the tranquility garden with it’s painted mural bearing a poem welcoming visitors to the town, to pottery, craft and art shops and the old barracks – one of the towns major landmarks.
As a value proposition alone Dick’s Field is a winner but it’s more than just good value. The town of Ardmore is an excellent place to spend a few days. The beach, the town and the cliffs provided us with plenty of options and things. Do bear in mind that we tend to be relatively active on our breaks and did the cliff walk with the kids every day. If walking with your children or bringing them to the beach is your idea of hell then your options might be more limited but at €15 per night (with children) it’s certainly worth a roll of the dice.