Kerry Camino

Nordic Walk the Kerry Camino

The first three days (roughly 65km) of the Dingle Way is also known as the Kerry Camino. The story goes that Saint Brendan (born along the North Kerry Way) travelled from Dingle and across the seas to spread Christianity, eventually reaching North America. Pilgrims in the past would also sail from Dingle to Spain to walk the Camino de Santiago, so Dingle is a fitting place for the Kerry Camino.

We had a fab trip with Hidden Kerry in 2022 completing this walk. We highly recommend them for anyone wishing to do the same.

Who is it suitable for?

If you already walk on a regular basis just follow our multi day hiking plan and you will be good to go and have a wonderful experience.

What's involved?

The Kerry Camino is divided into 3 sections. You will be walking for 3 days from Tralee to Dingle as follows:

Day 1: Tralee to Camp – 19K
Day 2: Camp to Annascaul – 19k
Day 3: Annascaul to Dingle – 25k

Where to stay?

We stayed at the 4* Ashe Hotel in Tralee.

The Ashe Hotel offers modern, comfortable rooms in Tralee town centre, with flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, en-suite bathrooms, mini-fridges and work desks. Guests can enjoy dining at the hotel’s own restaurant, bar, or coffee house, and can unwind in the fitness centre, sauna, or steam room. Business travellers can make use of conference facilities, while the friendly staff ensure a comfortable stay.

Transport to and from the hotel can be arranged.

What's included?

4 nights B&B, 3 course dinner, in 4* luxury hotel & packed lunch.
Transport to and from the hotel daily
3 Day Guided Walk of the Kerry Camino
Pilgrim Passport
Insurance for the walk

NOT INCLUDED

Transport from your home to and from Tralee
Travel Insurance

Terms & Conditions Apply.

Photos of the area

Multi day hiking training plan

Although it is not entirely necessary to be super fit for walking the Kerry Camino the experience will be much more enjoyable if you have some level of fitness before you set out, however, this is not an Iron Man competition and should not be approached as such. Our 12 week training programme will prepare you for the trip ensuring you will be free from injury with less aches and pains and able to enjoy this wonderful experience.

Training, like life, is about steady effort – not trying to make big jumps in intensity every time you train. When you train with others it is more fun and you motivate each other to keep going.