The plan: We will hike a section of the Kerry Way, one of the nicest long-distance trails in Ireland, from Killarney to Cahersiveen – 88 km over 4 days. We try to keep our environmental impact as low as possible by using public transport to get us to the start of the hike.
Start: Thursday, August 13, Cork Kent Station, 11.45am
End: Sunday, August 16, approx 4pm in Cahersiveen, collection by parents
Cost: €190 (covers transport, camping fees, food), payment via Payzone: https://platform.payzone.ie/customer/11394/product-list/details/131413
Itinerary
Day 1, Thursday, August 13: bus from Cork to Killarney, hike to Fossa campsite, do shopping on the way
Day 2, Friday, August 14: Kate Kearney’s Cottage to Climber’s Inn, Glencar – 27km
Day 3, Saturday, August 15: Glencar to Glenbeigh campsite – 23km
Day 4, Sunday, August 16: Glenbeigh to Cahersiveen, 21km – collection by parents
Hike Gear List
- Neckerchief (please iron, we want to look smart)
- Rucksack – 65 liter or larger. Smaller bags won’t work.
- Large bin bag to line rucksack.
- Lightweight hiking boots or good quality trainers/trail runners: most of the walking will be on quiet country roads and trails – no difficult terrain will be encountered
- Rain gear: jacket with hood & trousers
- Hiking trousers – no cotton! Zip-offs might be ideal considering the time of year, alternatively add shorts
- Baseball cap or sun hat
- Light fleece for cooler evenings
- Head torch + extra batteries
- Sleeping bag + optional liner
- Ground mat
- Plate, bowl, cup, knife, fork, spoon + tea towel
- Minimum 2 x 1L Water bottles or a platypus of equivialent capacity
- Wool or hiking socks + spares.
- Swimgear
- Personal wash gear incl. small towel
- Sun block
- Insect repellant
- Small personal 1st aid kit, ensure it contains a set of blister plasters
- Survival bag, i.e. the scout shop has these
Optional, but very useful:
- Trekking poles
Electronic Device Policy: It is advised that scouts do not bring electronic devices, Douglas & St Fin Barre’s Scout Group, its leaders and Scouting Ireland will not be held responsible for any electronic devices lost or damaged.