Family Friendly Adventures

Enjoy this scenic country road that leaves the North Square of Sneem village at The Stone House B&B and travels down the western side of the Sneem river estuary. This route twists and turns into the townland of Derrenavurrig for 3 kilometres, taking in many stunning viewpoints along the way. Don’t forget to stop off in the community playground on the way back!

• Category:  Family friendly
• Difficulty: Moderate    
• Time: 40 minutes    
• Distance: 6 kilometres

Who’s up for a little bike and hike adventure! Enjoy a leisurely peddle down to the Iron Bridge where road turns to path as the Kerry Way leads west before linking with another country lane. Why not lock up your bikes by the rushing river and take a stroll up the trail to see what beauty lies beyond!

• Category:  Family friendly
• Difficulty: Easy    
• Time: 45 minutes + walking    
• Distance: 7 kilometres

Hike & Bike Adventures

Here is one of our favourites! Follow this idyllic road into the breath-taking hidden valley along the banks of the Sneem river to its upper course. Passing many beautiful bridges along the way, the valley opens up as you continue to climb. Keep left at the fork, head over the cattle grid and on to the farmhouse beyond. Here you can lock the bikes and set out on the Eagle Lough Access Trail. Here you truly have an eagle eye view of the Kingdom! Keep an eye out for the beautiful Dromtine and nearby Ogham stone on your descent.

• Category:  Bike & Hike
• Difficulty: Easy    
• Time: 90 minutes + hike    
• Distance: 14 kilometres

e-Bike Adventures

Step back in time as you pedal into the heart of old Ireland. Here you’ll come to understand the true meaning of rural! This journey will bring you through a mixture of farmland, from lush green fields to rugged mountainous acreage, with woodland scattered throughout. You are sure to be greeted by an array of farm animals along the way!

• Category:  eBike adventure
• Difficulty: Moderate    
• Time: 90 minutes    
• Distance: 16 kilometres

Fancy a challenge? Hit the roads on our new electric bikes to the famous uplands of Kerry. The Ballaghbeama pass is one of the most underrated attractions in the county. This ride boasts breathtaking mountainous views and a rugged landscape that resembles a scene out of The Lord of the Rings! The narrow road weaves its’ way through the mountain, gradually rising to the top where the scenery truly is otherworldly!

Leaving Sneem’s South Square, you travel out the Killarney Road (R568) for 12 Kilometres before taking the lefthand turn at Ballaghbeama cross. From here, enjoy a helping hand from your electric bike up the 10 Kilometre climb to the gap.

• Category:  eBike adventure
• Difficulty: Hard    
• Time: 3 hours – eBike    
• Distance: 44 Kilometres

Follow the Blackwater River from its source at the gorgeous Lough Brin along its short course to the ocean. Here we invite you to mix relaxation with adventure. We suggest you pack a picnic before setting off for Lough Brin, nestled in the hills 18 kilometres from Sneem. Here you can take a dip in the lake to cool off or simply take in the majestic surrounds, before making your way a short distance back along the main road, where you’ll see a sign for Blackwater Bridge (5km). This country lane turns into a stunning riverside cycle with a beautiful fishing area on the banks of the river to settle down for a picnic, and another chance to dip your toes. The route continues on to Blackwater Bridge where you head west for Sneem, but not before swinging down to Blackwater pier to see where the river completes its journey to the sea, and a last chance to have that swim! The final leg brings you to Tahilla Church, where you take a left to enjoy the beautiful and peaceful Rossdohan loop and as you return to base in Sneem.

• Category:  eBike adventure
• Difficulty: Hard    
• Time: 3 hours – eBike    
• Distance: 44 Kilometres