The best running trails around Lough Currane

The Waterville Seafront Promenade is the walking path parallel to the main road (N70). It is a flat, paved coastal path along Ballinskelligs Bay, where the Atlantic Ocean literally laps against the village. The promenade offers an open view of the bay, the waves, and the long line of the coast.

At this point of the Kerry Way, you cycle along a picturesque, centuries-old country lane, tightly bordered by characteristic stone walls. These historic paths connect the rolling mountainsides with the lower coastline of Caherdaniel. It's a photogenic slice of authentic Ireland where rugged nature and traditional farmland blend seamlessly.

The Blind Piper Pub is the beating heart of Caherdaniel and an iconic stop along the Ring of Kerry. This characteristic, bright yellow painted pub has been known since 1865 for its authentic Irish atmosphere, excellent stout, and local dishes.

In the heart of a beautiful park planted with rare species, you can visit the house where Daniel O'Connell—the "Liberator," as he is known—spent his childhood before attending school in Cobh and then in France. This 19th-century residence contains touching reminders of the famous patriot: personal objects, documents, furniture, and family paintings, including a stunning painting depicting him as Hercules breaking his chains!

A great stretch of the Old Butter Road. These medieval trade routes can be found in many places on the Iveragh Peninsula. At this point, the path runs high above the sea through an idyllic, unspoilt hilly landscape. When the weather is clear you have a fantastic view down to the Kenmare Bay.

Waterville is a seafront village with amazing coastal views. The Kerry Way long distance trail goes through here so it's a useful place to stop for accommodation, refreshments or supplies. Charlie Chaplin used to love this place and regularly spent holidays here, hence the statue.

Grand views of Waterville, Lough Currane and Ballinskelligs Bay from the narrow, ridgeline summit of Knag. The Kerry Way long distance trail runs along here before descending to Waterville, the next supply stop.

Of course, there are many lovely pubs in Ireland where you can also eat well. This one is located in a lovingly restored house on the Kerry Way. https://blindpiperpub.ie/ And there is a story to the name too: "Mici Cumba O'Sullivan or An Piobaire Cumba as he was better known was born in Castlecove, Co Kerry about 1835. He became partially blind while living in Massachusetts where he had emigrated early and was later to return to Kerry with his wife and daughter. His fame spread quickly after he was discovered by Mr Wayland, President of the Pipers Club. Wayland recorded several of his pieces on Ediphone including the beautiful lament 'Gol na mban san Ar' for the Irish who died fighting the Cromwellians at the Battle of Cnoc na nOs near Mallow Co Cork in 1649. The late piper Willie Clancy was so deeply impressed by O'Sullivan's recording that he stated that if he had heard such a playing in his youth he would have spent his life trying to make all his music sound like that. Mici, however, was not so keen on the latest technology. When he heard the phonograph playing his tunes, Mici frowned and gave it several blows with the stick before he was restrained. He considered it another example of the devil's work! Sadly, Mici Cumba died in the Caherciveen workhouse around 1916, old, weak and friendless. Research Padraig O'Loingsigh"