Explore West Kerry

DISCOVER WEST KERRY

Explore West Kerry

PLACES, PEOPLE & OLD PATHS

Take time for this corner of Kerry.

From the village of Camp to the slopes of the Slieve Mish Mountains, explore the landscapes, walks and places that shape this corner of West Kerry.

Follow the stories of Gleann na nGealt, discover ancient church sites, or continue west to Gallarus and the communities of Corca Dhuibhne. For a personal introduction to the valley, join Brigid on the family-farm heritage walk.

Choose your next discovery

Begin in Camp, follow the old paths or make time for the stone-built heritage of the western peninsula.

Landscape around Camp, West Kerry

Camp

At the crossroads of mountains, coast and community.

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Walkers on the slopes of Caherconree overlooking the coast

Historical Walks

Old roads, mountain paths and routes through the history and landscape of West Kerry.

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Two visitors at the entrance to Gallarus Oratory on the Dingle Peninsula

Gallarus Oratory

A distinctive stone church and a memorable stop on the western Dingle Peninsula.

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CLOSE TO CAMP

Follow the stories of the glen

Gleann na nGealt

Nearby Gleann na nGealt preserves traditions of Tobar na nGealt and the Mad Stone in accounts shared by local families. Begin with the valley’s own stories and the people who keep them alive.

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Kilgobban & Killelton

The churchyard at Kilgobban and the early Christian site at Killelton offer another way into the area’s history. Follow the surviving buildings and recorded archaeology, then explore how paths, townlands and local stories connect.

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EXPERIENCE THE LIVING LANDSCAPE

Walk through history with Brigid

Discover Gleann na nGealt through the stories of our family farm. The guided walk brings together the valley’s heritage, folklore and working landscape, with a personal connection to the place.

Explore the farm-walk introduction for what to expect, then ask Brigid about dates and current arrangements through Airbnb.

Brigid O’Connor, organic hill farmer in Camp, County Kerry
Brigid O’Connor. Photo: Farming for Nature.

KEEP DISCOVERING

Beyond the glen, across Corca Dhuibhne

Continue towards Annascaul, Inch, Castlegregory and the Maharees, Dingle and the Gaeltacht communities. Our peninsula overview brings the places together, with links to local visitor guides.

Explore the wider peninsula →