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Skellig Ring Drive

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The Skellig Ring Drive is a scenic coastal driving route that loops around the western end of the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry. The route offers dramatic Atlantic views, quiet rural roads, and access to Skellig-related viewpoints and coastal villages. Driving the Skellig Ring allows travelers to experience rugged coastline, open countryside, and some of the most striking scenery along the Wild Atlantic Way. It is best enjoyed at a relaxed pace with frequent stops.

What to See & Do

  • ⛰️ Enjoy coastal and mountain 🌊 scenery 🇮🇪
  • 🌅 Stop at viewpoints overlooking 🔭 the Atlantic 🌊
  • 🏘️ Visit Portmagee and nearby ⛪ villages 📍
  • 📸 Photography of cliffs, sea 🌊 and countryside 🖼️
  • 🛣️ Experience quieter roads away 🚗 from main routes 💨

How to Get There

  • 🚗 By Car: Best way 🛣️ to explore the route 🗺️
  • 🏍️ By Motorcycle: Popular with experienced 🏎️ riders 🏁
  • 🚌 Public Transport: Not 🛑 suitable ❌

Travel Tips

  • ⚠️ Drive carefully on narrow 🛤️ roads 🚘
  • ⏳ Allow extra time for stops 🛑 and viewpoints 🔭
  • 🌦️ Check weather before ☁️ starting the drive ⛈️
  • ⛽ Fuel up before entering 🏎️ remote sections 🚩

Suggested Itinerary

  • 🕘 9:00 AM – Start Skellig Ring Drive 🚗 from Portmagee ⚓
  • 🕙 10:30 AM – Stop at coastal 🌊 viewpoints 🔭
  • 🕐 1:00 PM – Lunch in a local 🍲 village 🏘️
  • 🕓 4:00 PM – Complete loop 🔄 and return 🏠

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

All day

Entry Fee:

Free

Best Time to Visit:

Daylight hours for scenic driving

Location

📌 Skellig Ring Drive, Iveragh Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland

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