Walking & Hiking
Glencar, County Kerry is a walkers paradise with the lofty McGillycuddy’s Reeks on our doorstep.
Carrauntoohil from the Hag’s Glen, Co Kerry
Hillwalking
Home to Carrauntoohil, Ireland’s highest peak at 1040m, the McGillycuddy’s Reeks, though not high by international standards, are a rugged range with steep terrain throughout. Planning and proper footwear are essential for your trip. There are a number of local guides we recommend for a great day out including:
– Kerry Climbing
– The Lodge & Reeks Guiding Company
– Hidden Ireland Tours
The Kerry Way
The famous Kerry Way walking trail passes a mere 250 metres from Blackstones House. A 214km trail travelling in a loop around Kerry’s Iveragh Peninsula, the Kerry Way is a hugely popular trail for walkers and ultra runners alike. We offer B&B with dinner, packed lunch and luggage transfers for those wishing to undertake the route.
The Black Valley
Walking trails near Blackstones House
Local Walks
Privately owned Blackstones Oak Wood (20 hectares) is a marked walk. It is the habitat of the rare moth, ‘the White Prominent’. Glencar and Caragh Lake are the only places in Ireland, England, Wales and Scotland where the moth resides.
Lickeen Wood
There are three marked walks closeby – Lickeen Loop, Castle Rock Walk and Kerry Life Loop. All walks are relatively short, the longest being Kerry Life Loop at approximately 3.1km.
Carrauntoohil from the Hag’s Glen, Co Kerry
Hillwalking
Home to Carrauntoohil, Ireland’s highest peak at 1040m, the McGillycuddy’s Reeks, though not high by international standards, are a rugged range with steep terrain throughout. Planning and proper footwear are essential for your trip. There are a number of local guides we recommend for a great day out including:
– Kerry Climbing
– The Lodge & Reeks Guiding Company
– Hidden Ireland Tours
The Black Valley
The Kerry Way
The famous Kerry Way walking trail passes a mere 250 metres from Blackstones House. A 214km trail travelling in a loop around Kerry’s Iveragh Peninsula, the Kerry Way is a hugely popular trail for walkers and ultra runners alike. We offer B&B with dinner, packed lunch and luggage transfers for those wishing to undertake the route.
Walking trail near Blackstones house
Local Walks
Privately owned Blackstones Oak Wood (20 hectares) is a m’arked walk. It is the habitat of the rare moth, ‘the White Prominent’. Glencar and Caragh Lake are the only places in Ireland, England, Wales and Scotland where the moth resides.
Lickeen Wood
There are three marked walks closeby – Lickeen Loop, Castle Rock Walk and Kerry Life Loop. All walks are relatively short, the longest being Kerry Life Loop at approximately 3.1km.
