Comments on: The Kerry Way: Day 8

By: John Smith

John Smith — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:18:43 +0000

The Kerry Way journey is inspiring, and your description of Day 8 captures the adventure and tranquility perfectly. Great insights for long-distance walkers!

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By: Bobby Marko

Bobby Marko — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 15:07:08 +0000

In reply to Chandra.

Hi Chandra! Thanks for reaching out. That’s exciting that your trip is coming up so soon! Doing the trip in 10 days is definitely possible. Depending on your itinerary you end up with some really short days which are pretty much like rest days when compared to the really long days on the trail. Had I not gotten sick I think we would’ve been fine finishing it in less than 10 days. Worst case if you do get too exhausted you can take a rest day and then get a lift via a taxi or a bus to the next town. Sure you won’t have walked the entire way, but it’s still quite the accomplishment! Definitely bring a good rain jacket and rain pants. The fields are really muddy too so have good tall hiking boots that are waterproof and consider bringing gaters too. Also make sure to carry plenty of extra cash as some of the smaller towns don’t have ATMs! That was the most stressful part of where I got sick – we had to layover an extra day and the ATM in town was broken so we had to ask for extra money at the bar which wasn’t great. Have fun!

By: Chandra

Chandra — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 02:48:05 +0000

Hi, Maura and Bobby:
Really enjoyed reading your blog while preparing (or not) for the great walk coming up in just 10 days! Ive been wanting to do this for so long but feel so unprepared! We are doing the entire 135 miles in 10 days with no rest days:-(. After reading your blog, me thinks not such a good idea. Any other tips?
From reading your blog, it looks like I still have some more rain gear shopping to do:-)
Thank you for taking the time out to write this blog.
Looking forward to your next adventure.
Chandra

By: Bobby Marko

Bobby Marko — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 19:27:57 +0000

In reply to Linda Murphy.

Hi Linda!

Have you tried this one? It looks pretty good at a first glance: http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=kjnbffvenerueptm&language=en

Otherwise this is the one we used, but it’s a few years old now: http://wefoundadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kerry-way-track.gpx

Good luck and have fun!

By: Linda Murphy

Linda Murphy — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 11:37:27 +0000

Hi Maura: We have been reading your blog while getting ready to do the Kerry Way next month. We are having trouble finding the right map to download to our GPS. Can you give us some help in what you did? Thanks!

Linda Murphy, Boise, ID

By: Andries & Robin

Andries & Robin — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 14:59:19 +0000

Enjoyed reading your account on walking the Kerry Way! I recognise a lot of places when looking at the beautiful pictures you’ve taken. Funny, we started our hike the 21st of May, walking the way clockwise, we must have just missed you guys. I believe we were having our resting day in Caherciveen after 7 days of walking, while you were doing the section we did the day before or something. It took us 12,5 days though (resting day not included), taking it easy to walk the whole thing. Wildcamping most of the time, only stayed at 4 campsites the whole trip, this way we could cut the longest sections in half, like the part between Kenmare and Sneem. But definately a trip to remember, we had so much fun! Beautiful scenery, good food, nice weather, friendly people, what more could we ask for? :-)Greetings from Belgium!