KERRY CAMINO WALKING FESTIVAL MAY 1st, 2nd, 3rd 2026

Kerry Camino Walking Provisional Festival Timetable 2026

Some Changes May be Made Prior to The Event

May Bank Holiday Weekend Friday 1st May to Sunday 3rd May

Friday: Walk from Tralee to Camp :

Registration available from 8.00 am at St. John’s Church, Castle St, Tralee

Sign Health and Safety Form and receive your Camino Pack

9.00am at St. Johns Church,– walking 6/7 hours – 20kms approx

(toughest section today- need correct walking shoes and boots with a good grip and ankle support, and walking sticks are useful- Start in old runners and we will transfer your boots to the start of the mountain track)

You must bring a packed lunch and water.

Finish at The Railway Tavern in Lower Camp for refreshments

Options to stay overnight in Camp or return to Tralee.

Buses Returning to Tralee Timetable

3.00pm, 3.30 pm, 5.00pm Approx.

Saturday: Walk from Camp to Annascaul ( Stopping off in Inch for lunch break) 17kms

Buses from Tralee to Camp will depart from in front of The Brandon Hotel from 9.00am. Registration for Saturday only walkers available in Brandon car park from 8.30 am (only for anybody walking who have not already registered

Depart 9.30 at Railway Tavern in Camp – walking 6/7 hours

Break proposed at Inch beach . Unfortunately the café may not be open but there are toilets available in the car park and tea/coffee and should be available from Kiosk in the camping park and the shop on the beach.

Finish in Annascaul and enjoy the hospitality at John Hanafin’s pub and a barbecue.

Options to stay overnight in Annascaul or return to Tralee.

Buses Returning to Tralee Timetable

3.00 pm, 3.30 pm, 5.00pm Approx

Sunday: Walk from Annascaul To Dingle

Registration for Sunday only walkers available in Brandon car park from 8.30 am (only for anybody walking who have not already registered)

Buses from Tralee to Annascaul will depart from in front of The Brandon Hotel from 9.00am

9.40 am at South Pole Inn, Annascaul– walking 6/7 hours

This is the longest day, 23kms approx

Finish in St James church in Dingle (opposite Benner’s Hotel) and receive your Certificate of Completion.

Join us next door in Paul Geaneys Pub for refreshments

Buses Returning to Tralee from the rear of Geaney’s pub

Timetable 3.00pm, 3.30 pm, 5.00 pm last bus

Anyone staying in Dingle on the Sunday night must make their own transport arrangements for Monday back to Tralee, .(Bus Eireann operates 4 buses from Dingle to Tralee daily)

Other Information

For those who are staying on the route, we will transport one cabin size bag (Ryanair style) per person to their B&B daily. The bags must be labelled and it is your responsibility to bring them to the start of the walk on the first day and make sure they are in the van. You can collect your bag after the walk in Dingle. If you are requiring luggage transfers please email us and let us know where you are staying.

Proper walking shoes or boots with grip and support are necessary and walking poles are also useful. The first leg of the walk from Tralee to Camp village is particularly challenging. It starts as a road walk for 5/6 km and then it becomes a mountainous track. We are recommending that people start day 1 in old runners, and bring their boots to the start of the walk. We will put your boots in a bag with a label with your name on it . At the start of the mountain track, we will have your boots there to change into them. We can then bring your runners to the end of the walk where you can pick them up in Camp.

People without suitable shoes will not be allowed walk with the group.

There is 1 toilet stop every day but you should bring tissues and Hand Sanitiser for Au Natural Toilet breaks – particularly for day 1

Everyone should have their own day pack with a rain coat, a drink, snacks, and money (some cash for the small villages as they don’t take cards) and any first aid required. A hat and hopefully sun cream if the weather is good. You will be able to refill water along the way from the car support guides so only bring what you can carry comfortably (no need for 2 litres!!!)

This is a tough walk and people need to be able to walk at a for 6/7 hours over 3 days (60kms total approx), but there is plenty of time and the evenings are long. No one will be left behind.

We recommend people park in The Brandon car park opposite The Brandon Hotel in the long term section. (3 Euros per day for Friday and Saturday, free on Sunday)

This is strictly an over 18s event and no dogs are allowed on the walk.

Usefull Phone Numbers

Ingrid Boyle 087 1259149 Mike O’Donnell 087 9101300

Adrienne McLaughlin 086 0791421 Brian Fitz 087 9622148

Grace O’ Donnell 087 2399940 Maura O’ Sullivan 087 6441566

Marie Ward 087 6336081 Bill Harnett 087 2219322