We headed out early to travel the road that winds around the beautiful Iveragh Peninsula, better known as The Ring of Kerry - the Grand Atlantic Cost Tour of County Kerry. It is known throughout the world for magnificent and inspiring scenery. Here mountains, valleys, lakes and sea all blend into a breathtaking landscape. We began in Killarney's lakeland as it is considered the gateway to The Ring of Kerry, but a tour can be started at any point.
We passed through and by, towns with names like Glenbeigh, Carhirciveen and Sneem, and made a mid-morning stop at Waterville. Charlie Chaplin favored this town when he wanted to escape. 
The pictures below don't do it justice. Waterville is surrounded by mountains, rivers, lakes, and sits directly on the seashore of Ballinskelligs Bay. It is renowned as an anglers' resort. Golfers also frequent its 18 hole championship course. In the midst of its superb scenery there are special attractions for the archaeologist, antiquarian, artist and botanist. There are general sporting facilities for adults and children. The area is rich in examples of megalithic stones, ancient forts, souterrains and early monastic dwellings. The people of the village and district are very friendly and it is a charming little town!
Everyday attractions on this tour of Ireland's Gulf Stream coast are narrow mountain passes, bubbling streams, bogland vistas, tranqil lakes and archaeological treasures.
The main roads are studded with scenic viewing points, parking spaces and picnic corners. Villages dot the coastline and are within short distances of each other. There are sea cruises to offshore islands like The Skelligs.
We were told that this young man was late; as apparently he is normally on the road with his donkey and wares for the passing tourists.
We passed through and by, towns with names like Glenbeigh, Carhirciveen and Sneem, and made a mid-morning stop at Waterville. Charlie Chaplin favored this town when he wanted to escape. 
The pictures below don't do it justice. Waterville is surrounded by mountains, rivers, lakes, and sits directly on the seashore of Ballinskelligs Bay. It is renowned as an anglers' resort. Golfers also frequent its 18 hole championship course. In the midst of its superb scenery there are special attractions for the archaeologist, antiquarian, artist and botanist. There are general sporting facilities for adults and children. The area is rich in examples of megalithic stones, ancient forts, souterrains and early monastic dwellings. The people of the village and district are very friendly and it is a charming little town!
Everyday attractions on this tour of Ireland's Gulf Stream coast are narrow mountain passes, bubbling streams, bogland vistas, tranqil lakes and archaeological treasures.
To the left is an example of Ireland's stone ringforts. These forts are about 2,500 years old and can be seen around this area. This particular fort has an interesting feature for it's time; a system of interior stairways - ten in all - leading to various platforms used by the defenders.
The main roads are studded with scenic viewing points, parking spaces and picnic corners. Villages dot the coastline and are within short distances of each other. There are sea cruises to offshore islands like The Skelligs.
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