The Beara Peninsula, like the Ring of Kerry, consists mainly of a coastline chiseled out by the Atlantic Ocean and lush green scenery due to the Gulf stream.
Bantry Bay sits on one side and Kenmare Bay on the other. The Caha Mountains are the peninsulas dominant feature running like a spine from top to toe. If you are planning a Beara way tour in Ireland then you can visit www.hilltoptreks.com/self-guided-walks-in-ireland/the-beara-way-ireland.
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Beara offers beautiful rugged mountains, lakes, and its wonderful Atlantic coastline, and while not as well-known as the Ring of Kerry it is quite beautiful in its own right.
A suggested route begins either in Killarney or Kenmare. Driving from Kenmare to Glengarriff you will join the coast with views of Bantry Bay, Garinish Island, and Whiddy Island.
Join the smaller road that the pass is on and take this to the junction with R574. You will then rejoin the coast at Adrigole following the coast to Curryglass, Castletownbere, and Cahermore.
From Cahermore you can drive to the end of the Peninsula and see stunning views of Dursey Island.
With Bantry Bay now on your left, you can follow the coast road north through Eyeries, Ardgroom, Collorus, Bunaw, and back to Kenmare.
If you wish to see the peninsula on foot it is recommended to take the Beara Way which meanders its way for almost 130 miles through Bearas fine scenery.