The Stepping Stone
Bed
& Breakfast Maghanlawaun Bridia Valley Glencar County Kerry Ireland Telephone+353(0)669760215 GPS 51�58'21.3348"N -9�46'51.7044"W OS map ref:V 7766 8144 Satnav: 51.97232, -9.78111 Mountain Weather |
Local Attractions |
Rock art at Coumreagh, |
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ancient
rock art at
Coumreagh -9.76141 51,96870 and Shronahiree Mor
-9.83476 51.96661 |
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Kerry Way |
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New
Bridia ring route
follow the red man a circular route starting at the Stepping stone
approx time 90+/- minutes
Premier long
distance walking route
around 130 miles (208Km) following the coast, or 139miles (222Km)by the
overland route from Waterville to Caherdaniel.there are many additional
side walks on the way normally without straying from the path you
should complete the Kerry way between 9 and 11 days see our links page
for additional information |
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Ancient Stone round houses Muingagarha -9.76882 51.97342 |
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stone
circles round houses
200 metres from the road |
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Horse riding Glenbeigh -9.95397 52.05619 |
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Burkes
066 976 8872 mobile
0872379110 Beach Gallops, forest trekking a fun day out. |
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Golf Waterville, Dooks, Killarney, Kenmare, Beaufort, Ring of Kerry |
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the
very best of Kerry's
golf courses all within 35 minutes drive Dooks Golf Links ~ Phone 066 976 8205 Killorglin Golf Club ~ Phone 066 976 1979 Killarney Mahoney's point Phone 064 6631034 Killarney Ross Golf ross rd 064 6631125 Beaufort 064 6644440 Kenmare 064 6641291 Waterville 066 9474102 Ring of Kerry 064 6642000 |
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Salmon, Trout and Sea Fishing |
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The
Caragh river Irelands
premier salmon river Lough Caragh, Acoose, Cloon & Currane trout fishing. Sea Angling - Killorglin Phone 087 231 2366 Lough Na Kirka Trout Fishing 066 976 9244 Trout & Salmon lower Caragh 086 156 2828 Salmon & Trout upper Caragh 066 97 60 199 |
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Carrauntoohill |
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Starting
point -9.78128
51.97225 for guided and self-guided ascent of carrauntoohill -9.74298
51.99936. probably the most consistent gradient for the ascent and
descent on the MacGillycuddy's Reeks Guide available prior booking required �40 per person up to 4 persons 5 or more �160.00 Website: Carrauntoohill Telephone: 066 9760215 IMRA
Carrauntoohil race normally held first
Sunday in June [Bank holiday weekend]Starting point -9.78386 51.97342 |
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Kerry Bog Village Museum & Red Fox Inn -9.88374 52.07185 |
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A
Step back to the start
of the 18th c Thatched village. Visit the old blacksmith's forge, the
turf cutters house, stable dwelling and dairy house, Denny's hen house,
the labourer's cottage and the Thatcher's dwelling. large car park
area, children's play area and a chance to see the extremely rare Kerry
Bog Ponies. The Museum is wheelchair accessible and facilities include
a gift shop, the red fox inn just next door good food and a pint. |
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Glenbeigh Festival & Races |
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Annual
event in September,
Takes place on Rossbeigh Beach tidal dependant. |
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Puck Fair |
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Held
10th 11th 12th August
Starts with the gathering a parade and crowning of a Puck Goat who is
king of the fair for 3 days he is hoisted to a lofty perch in the
square to oversee the festivities. you can enjoy the horse &
cattle
fairs street traders traditional music day & night dancers
storytelling fireworks |
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Glencar Cattle Show |
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normally
held on the last
Sunday of June cattle show pony& horse show dog show traditional Irish dancing stalls sheep dog trials |
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heard on Kerry radio now appearing daily at the stepping stone Archibald the budgie |
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Dining out |
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restaurants
that we
recommend advanced booking advised O'Neills the point Cahersiveen 066 9472165 The Lime tree Kenmare 064 6641225 Carrig House Caragh Lough 066 976 9100 O'Sheas Sneem (064) 664 5515 The Smugglers inn Waterville 066 9474330 Jack's Cromane 066 9769102 |
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Taxi please note taxi fares may change without notice all prices are one way |
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Online Booking Terms and Conditions Reservation |
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