The Skelligs Way

Walking
County Kerry
3/5
2 reviews
Grade Moderate
Length 11.8 km
Am 3.5 hours
Format Linear
Ascent 269 m
Dogs Allowed No
Waymarking Blue arrow on black background
Start Point
Ballinskelligs Beach Car Park
Finish Point
US Navy Liberator Monument, Ducalla, Ballinskelligs
Nearest Town to Start Ballinskelligs
Grid Ref. V 433 656 / V 388 650
Lat. and Long. 51.820929, -10.272947 / 51.813919, -10.336979
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Beautiful walk with stunning views of Ballinskelligs Bay, St Fnians Bay and the Skelligs Rocks.

Maps and other information

Skelligs Way Map.pdf

External Links

Facilities

Car parking, shops, restaurants/cafés, accommodation in Ballinskelligs Car parking , public toilets and café at trailhead

OSI Maps

OSI Maps

Discovery Series Sheet 83
Public Transportation

Public Transportation

None

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3/5
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4/5
06/05/2025

robert ornelas from United States

My wife and I ran this trail as an out and back. It was an overcast day and slightly cool. The first couple miles were on road, but we really enjoyed running past all the ruins. It got much better once we left the road for a trail that went up a slightly steep incline. It was windy and a little cold once we reached the cliffs. Lots of pretty wildflowers were also seen along the trail along with plenty of sheep. We were even greeted by a farmer's border collie along the road just before the Liberator Memorial. We really enjoyed this trail. Thanks to all the people that made this possible.
2/5
05/06/2024

Andrea from Germany

Most of the Walk leads on minor roads which is boring to walk

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