Backroads

IRISH TRADITIONS : Premiere Inns

Seaview House Hotel

Ballylickey (1 night): A four-star country house on the shore of Bantry Bay, where owner Kathleen O’Sullivan pampers us with personal attention.

Sheen Falls Lodge

Kenmare (2 nights): This former 18th-century fishing lodge and acclaimed Relais & Châteaux property is set near the banks of the Kenmare River and features sumptuously appointed guest rooms, a gourmet restaurant, riding stables, a fitness center with Jacuzzi, sauna, plunge pool and steam room, and a full-service spa.

Killarney Park Hotel

Killarney (2 nights): Promising and delivering “warmth beyond the smile,” this handsome hotel in the heart of Killarney boasts elegant cuisine, a spacious spa and a full-time pianist.

Route Rating

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1

• Levels 1 to 2   3 Route Options Available
• Biking 13, 22, 27 miles
• 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain

Day 2

• Levels 1 to 2 2 Route Options Available
• Biking 7, 24 miles
• 500 - 2000 feet elevation gain
• Optional Visit to Garnish Island 1 hour

Day 3

• Levels 1 to 2  3 Route Options Available
• Biking 7, 13, 25 miles
• 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain

Day 4

• Level 1  2 Route Options Available
• Walking (Adults) 2.5 miles
• 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
• Scavenger Hunt (Kids) 1.5 hours 
• Hiking 3.8 miles
• 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain  

Day 5

• Level 2   1 Route Option Available
• Hiking 6.9 miles
• 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain

Day 6

• Level 1 1 Route Option Available
• Walking 3 miles
• 0 - 500 feet elevation gain

Level 4 and 5 options available upon request; please ask your Trip Leaders for details.

On this Family trip, our family options are chosen with minimal to moderate elevation gain/loss. Adult-only routes are available and include longer mileage and more significant elevation gain/loss. Liberal van shuttling is incorporated into the itinerary to facilitate our activities and mileage is kept moderate to enable you to spend more time exploring on your own.

We bike on narrow roads that can be bumpy at times and may include loose gravel. We hike on paved roads, dirt tracks and foot paths that can be wet and boggy at times.