Driving the Ring of Kerry was a must-do on our Ireland itinerary, but it is over 100 miles long and even with several stops along the way, we found ourselves much in need of a longer leg stretch after lunch.
So we were thrilled to find the Bray Head Loop Walk on Valentia Island.
On a clear day, Bray Head is well loved for its views of the Skellig Islands on one side and the Dingle Peninsula on the other. These sights were shrouded in mist the day we were there, but we still enjoyed this windy walk to the edge of this part of the world.
The cliff views were unobstructed. The raw beauty of this walk reminded me of the day I spent walking Malin Head, the most northerly bit of Ireland. You have to keep a reverent distance from the edge, especially with the high winds, but I love the wild freedom of it all.
The way back is over a boggy area full of heather fields, so after keeping a close reign on everyone near the cliffs, we let them run free back down.
I tried to snap a shot of all four kids together, but the wind was not cooperating.
I would love to go back and walk this route on a clear day and even take one of the boats out to the famed Skellig Michael, but this afternoon of walking with my people was pretty perfect.
When we got back in the car to drive the rest of the Ring, everyone got quiet and Simon even fell asleep.
More photos of this walk and our whole day driving The Ring of Kerry on Google+
Oh and here’s a map of where to find this walk on the Ring of Kerry:
Where are you walking this month?
Here are a few more walks from our community of walkers: Ellen and Jen
It looks like you had another lovely walk! It is getting dark earlier and earlier here in the Southern Hemisphere with winter on its way and that is making me less and less motivated to go out walking. Seeing your latest walk is giving me the motivation I need to get out there!
YAY! I love seeing others get outside! It encourages me to keep going out as well, even in bad weather. 😉
Can’t wait to walk…and even more to walk with you.
YES!!
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