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Last year, the then Mayor of Tralee Johnnie Wall was there to see off the walkers on the Kerry Camino from St John’s Church. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE 10th anniversary of the Kerry Camino Guided Walking Weekend takes place from Friday, April 28 to Sunday, April 28 taking in the stunning scenery of the Dingle Peninsula.
The event has been held every year, with the exception of 2020 when it was cancelled due to Covid restrictions.
Over the three days, walkers pass through rugged, mountaineous and coastal scenery, through towns and villages, stamping logbooks along with way until reaching the final destination of the Spanish built Church of St. James in Dingle, where Certificates of Completions are presented.
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Whether you come on a pilgrimage of personal faith and renewal, or for the fun and health benefits of a good walk, you are guaranteed an enjoyable and enriching experience in this beautiful part of Kerry.
The route is guided all the way along, and no-one gets left behind. A certain level of fitness is required for this 3-day event, with appropriate footwear, clothing, drinks and snacks.
You can purchase tickets through eventbrite by clicking here.
Friday 28th April – Day 1 ( 20kms)
It was established by a voluntary local group based in Tralee to encourage walking tourism and revive Kerry’s links with pilgrims of the past, walking in the footsteps of St. Brendan along the Dingle Way.
The Registration at St. John’s church, Castle St. Tralee, and receive your pilgrim pack including your Kerry Camino Pilgrim Passport.
Start walking at 9 am to finish at The Railway Tavern in Camp Village, and enjoy some well earned refreshments .
Options to stay on in Camp that evening or return to Tralee by bus.
Saturday 29th April – Day 2 ( 17kms)
Buses will be leaving Tralee to restart the walk at Camp Village at 9.00 am from in front of The Brandon Hotel.
Start walking in Camp by 9.30 and finish the day at Annascaul town at John Hanafin’s pub for R&R
Option to have lunch at Inch beach on the way.
Options to stay on in Annascaul that evening or return to Tralee by bus.
Sunday 30th April – Day 3 (23kms)
Buses will be leaving Tralee to restart the walk at Annascaul town at 9.00 am from in front of The Brandon Hotel.
Start walking in Annascaul by 9.45 am
Finish in St. James Church in Dingle and receive your certificate of completion.
Refreshments in Dingle at a venue TBC
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