Beara Peninsula, Peninsula in County Cork and County Kerry, Ireland
The Beara Peninsula extends along 137 kilometers between Kenmare Bay and Bantry Bay, featuring stone circles, coastal paths, and mountain ranges.
Archaeological sites from 3000 BC include 70 standing stones, 22 stone rows, and 38 dolmens, indicating substantial Bronze Age settlements in the region.
The peninsula maintains connections to traditional Irish life through local festivals, fishing practices, and storytelling events in small coastal villages.
Visitors can explore the region through the Ring of Beara road circuit or the Beara Way walking trail, which connects major towns and heritage sites.
Ireland's only cable car operates at Dursey Island, transporting passengers across the water while offering opportunities to spot dolphins and whales.
Location: County Cork
GPS coordinates: 51.73000,-9.84000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:39
This selection presents Ireland's natural landscapes and historic sites. The locations range from coastal cliffs and mountain ranges to medieval castles and lighthouses. The route covers all regions of Ireland and includes national parks, islands, walking trails and archaeological sites.
Dunboy Castle
12.3 km
Staigue stone fort
14.7 km
Uragh Stone Circle
13.6 km
Derrynane House
20.3 km
Hungry Hill
5.8 km
Dromore Castle
16.5 km
Derreen Garden
6 km
Derryquin Castle
10.5 km
Dunkerron Castle
21.7 km
Glengarriff Forest
19.6 km
Derrynane Abbey
21.1 km
Eightercua
23.9 km
Glenbeg Lough
2.8 km
Uragh Wood
13.3 km
Cloonee and Inchiquin Loughs, Uragh Wood
13.2 km
Ballcrovane ogham stone
7.4 km
Ardnakinna Lighthouse
13.5 km
Bonane Heritage Park
24.7 km
St James' Church
24.3 km
Cromwell's Bridge, Glengarriff
20 km
Caher Mountain
17.9 km
Steinkreise von Cashelkeelty
3.5 km
Derreenataggart
10.5 km
Allihies Copper Mine Museum
17.4 km
Shronebirrane
2.6 km
Roancarrigmore Lighthouse
10.7 km
Castletownbere Directional Light
10.4 km
Wedge Tomb von Killough West
20.4 kmReviews
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