Know the
mountains.
Kerry routes, mountain forecasts and a kit list for the day ahead.
And the local history: who the gully is named after, what the placename means, who built the fort.
33 routes
MODELLED WEATHER · 600 M
Routes for your plan
Every route here is one I’ve walked, recorded and photographed. Paddy marks a dog-friendly route.
- Brother O’Shea’s and the Heavenly Gates
- Corrán Tuathail via the Black Ladder
- Cill Chuimín Bog Walk
- Gleann na Ginte Loop
- Cromaglan Cascade
- An Sliabh Corcra and Na Tóimí
- Gleann na gCapall
- Torc Mountain via Cardiac Steps
- An Bóthar Glas
- Gleann na nGealt
- Cruach Scéirde
- Macha na Bó
- The Iron Man
- Sás Creek Loop
- Cnoc Bréanainn West Loop
- Binn na bPórt and the Paternoster Lakes
- An Tír to An Fhaiche
- King’s Table
- Doire Mhór Glen Loop
- Cathair Conraoi, An Géarán and Doire Mhór
- Barr Trí gCom
- Cnoc an tSráidbhaile and Binn os Gaoith from Killiney Cross
- Gleann Tí an Easaigh Mountains
- Cnoc na gCapall, Colly and Dreenagh
- Bruach na Binne from the Bridia Valley
- Com Sathairn Horseshoe
- An Fionnbhogach Circuit
KERRY MOUNTAIN OUTLOOK
Weather in Kerry
A representative forecast at 600 m near central Kerry. Mountain conditions can differ sharply from this reference point.
Reading the forecast…
Forecast guidance only. This is not a safety guarantee. Check official warnings, local conditions and your own experience before committing to the route. Open the Met Éireann mountain forecast ↗
Reading the forecast
Reading the forecast
Updating modelled forecast data…
KIT LIST
What to carry
A starting list for Kerry’s open mountain ground. Add what your route needs, and use your own judgement on the day.
- 01
Grippy hiking boots
For rough, wet mountain ground
- 02
Waterproof shell
Carry it even in a dry outlook
- 03
Water + trail food
Carry enough for delays and a longer return
- 04
Paper map + compass
Carry offline mapping as a backup
- 05
Warm layer + gloves
High ground is colder than the valley
Leave a plan. Tell someone your route and return time. For emergencies in Ireland call 112 or 999 and ask for Mountain Rescue.
BEHIND THE ROUTES
The walker behind Slí
I’m Rob Condon, a Kerry hillwalker and photographer. I’ve been walking the county’s hills for about 20 years, and I’m a member of both the Laune Mountaineering Club and Annascaul Walking Club.
The routes here are ones I’ve walked myself, and the tracks and photographs are my own.
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From the routes
More photographs on Instagram.
“Stand beautifully on the earth.”