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Land Adventures
For adventure seekers, Kenmare offers a wide range of exciting land-based activities set against dramatic natural scenery. Visitors can enjoy hiking, cycling, horse riding, rock climbing, and off-road experiences throughout the region’s mountains, forests, and valleys.
The varied terrain caters to both gentle outdoor pursuits and adrenaline-filled adventures, making Kenmare a popular destination for active travellers looking to experience the outdoors in a unique and memorable way.
The Naked Sheep
The Naked Sheep is a countryside visitor experience in Kerry offering alpaca trekking and traditional craft activities. Guests can walk gentle alpacas along scenic woodland trails overlooking Kenmare Bay, then relax with refreshments while learning about wool spinning and fleece-to-yarn crafts. It’s a peaceful, hands-on way to enjoy Ireland’s rural beauty and heritage.
Sidetracked
Sidetracked Kenmare offers guided e-bike tours through the stunning landscapes of County Kerry along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. Riders can explore scenic coastal routes, mountain passes, and quiet country roads around Kenmare, the Ring of Kerry, and the Beara Peninsula with ease on electric bikes. Led by local guides, each tour highlights the area’s natural beauty and hidden gems, combining adventure with relaxed, eco-friendly travel.
Molly Gallivan's Cottage
Molly Gallivan’s Cottage & Traditional Farm is a family-run heritage attraction in the Kerry countryside, offering visitors a true taste of traditional rural Irish life. Set in a restored 200-year-old cottage, the experience brings history to life through storytelling, old farming methods, and hands-on demonstrations like soda bread baking over an open turf fire. Guests can explore the farm, meet animals, and learn about local traditions including poitín making, music, and crafts. It’s an immersive and authentic way to experience Ireland’s past in a scenic, welcoming setting.
Star Outdoors
Star Outdoors is a waterfront adventure centre in Kenmare, County Kerry, offering a wide range of land and water-based activities for all ages. Set on the scenic shores of Kenmare Bay, visitors can enjoy everything from kayaking, boat tours, and sailing to high-energy attractions like water parks, paintball, and obstacle courses. The centre is designed for both relaxed family days out and action-packed group adventures, with expert instructors and all equipment provided. With its stunning location and diverse activities, Star Outdoors delivers an exciting way to experience the Wild Atlantic Way.
Wild Derrynane
Vincent Hyland is a multidisciplinary Irish artist, naturalist, and filmmaker based on the Skellig Coast in County Kerry. His work blends painting, photography, film, and storytelling with a deep focus on local marine life and the natural environment of Derrynane. Visitors can explore his gallery, artworks, and immersive projects inspired by Ireland’s coastal landscapes, as well as experience guided nature walks that bring the region’s biodiversity and heritage to life.
River Valley Stables
River Valley Stables is a family-run horse riding centre near Kenmare in County Kerry, offering guided treks through the scenic Roughty Valley countryside. Riders of all levels can enjoy peaceful hacks along mountain trails, woodland paths, and rolling farmland with experienced local guides. With well-trained horses and routes designed to showcase the natural beauty of the area, it provides a relaxed and memorable way to experience Ireland’s rural landscape on horseback.
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River Valley Stables, Sheenfalls Lodge Kenmare.
Dromquinna Stables
Dromquinna Stables is a family-run equestrian centre near Kenmare, County Kerry, offering guided horse riding experiences through some of the region’s most scenic countryside. Riders of all levels can explore trails along Kenmare Bay, through woodland paths, and into the surrounding mountains with stunning views of the Beara and Iveragh peninsulas. With gentle horses, experienced instructors, and a range of treks and lessons, it provides a relaxed and memorable way to experience the natural beauty of the Wild Atlantic Way on horseback.
Sneem Road (N70), Kenmare, Co. Kerry
Falconry Kerry
Falconry Kerry is an authentic wildlife experience based just outside Killarney, County Kerry, offering visitors the chance to get up close with birds of prey in a natural farm setting. Guests can fly hawks and meet owls under the guidance of experienced falconers, learning about their behaviour, training, and role in conservation. Set on a working rural farm with open meadows and scenic surroundings, it provides a hands-on, educational encounter with these remarkable birds and a memorable connection to Ireland’s natural heritage.
Sunset Sauna
Sunset Sauna Beara is a wood-fired outdoor sauna experience located on the scenic Beara Peninsula in County Kerry. Set in stunning coastal locations, it offers guests the chance to relax in a traditional sauna before cooling off with a refreshing Atlantic plunge. With breathtaking sea views and a focus on heat-and-cold therapy, it provides a simple, restorative way to unwind and connect with the rugged beauty of Ireland’s southwest coast.
Kenmare Pier
Kenmare Pier sits at the edge of Kenmare town, offering a peaceful waterfront setting along Kenmare Bay. While not a traditional beach for swimming, it’s a popular spot for strolling, enjoying views of moored boats, and watching the changing light over the water. The pier area is easily accessible and close to cafés and shops, making it a convenient stop for visitors. It’s particularly charming at sunset, when the bay reflects the surrounding hills and sky.
Tracy & Susanne - Trad Music Workshop
Experience the heartbeat of Kerry with Tracy & Suzanne, Kenmare’s premier acoustic duo blending soulful traditional Irish music with lively contemporary favourites. Featuring Tracy on fiddle and Suzanne on guitar and vocals, they bring vibrant energy to pubs, festivals, and community events.
They also run interactive Traditional Irish Music Workshops, where participants can learn authentic tunes, hear the stories behind the music, and try instruments like the tin whistle. Whether at a lively session or a hands-on workshop, Tracy & Suzanne offer an authentic, welcoming Irish music experience.
