Our @Ease programmes are designed to give walkers an opportunity to unwind, relax and recover with less unpacking and longer stays. This gives you more time to experience each location, helps ease the pressure on our accommodation providers, and offers a more fuel-efficient option.
Beara is quieter than its northern neighbour, the Kerry Way, but it is equally beautiful and offers superb walking. You will hike through low rounded hills, walking old bog roads and exploring abandoned copper mines. It is a largely undiscovered area, hilly but not mountainous, with some good open hill-walking sections. The rocky coastline of the Beara Peninsula is a walking holiday dream. Visit Dursey Island by cable car, walk the green roads of Bere Island and sample the best fresh fish from the port of Castletownbere.
The Beara Way follows old green roads, boggy mountain trails and country roads. It is a very well marked route, signposted with numbered wooden or plastic yellow markers and road signs.
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The 5-day tour is the shortest of our relaxed versions of the Beara Way tours, alternating free days so you can choose how often and how much you walk. You will only have to unpack twice, as this tour includes 2 nights in Castletownbere and 2 nights in Eyeries.
This tour has two RELAXED days and one MODERATE day.
See how we determine levels of difficulty for each of our hiking tours by visiting our FAQ page.
Travel to Castletownbere by bus from Cork.
Overnight in Castletownbere.
Free Day in Castletownbere to explore Bere Island and follow the Island Loop Ways.
Distance 18km (11mi) or 24km (15mi). Ascents 250m (820ft). Approximate walking time 6 hours.
Overnight in Castletownbere.
Walk the Beara Way to Eyeries, through abandoned copper mine country with wonderful views over Coulagh bay and north to the Ring of Kerry.
Distance 20km (12mi). Ascents 500m (1,640ft). Approximate walking time 6 hours.
Overnight in Eyeries.
Free day in Eyeries, with a host of coastal routes and quiet corners to hide away.
Overnight in Eyeries.
Depart by private transfer to Ardgroom or Castletownbere for public bus services to Cork.
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June 2024 – Patty
We had a wonderful trip with Tailor-Made, walking the Beara Way. Everything was very well taken care of, the B&B’s were terrific and the communication was great. Thanks Sean and Patricia for a perfect vacation!
August 2023 – Vivian
My Beara way walk experience was well planned and communicated by the folks at Tailor Made Tours. They were friendly and responsive by email before the trip and helped us decide what to bring and how to get from point a to point b each day. We enjoyed reading our daily guide and going to check out the recommended spots along the way. Our hosts were so lovely and kind and we loved the beautiful nature during the whole walk! Highly recommend the Beara way to any avid and intrepid hikers looking for an unspoiled and stunning view of the west of Ireland!
July 2023 – Rens & Anke, Netherlands
We have walked the Beara way in may 2023 for 8 days. Sometimes we had to climb to the top which was quite tiring but the views were beautiful. The B & B’s were very nice, we felt welcome after a day walking. Everything was very good organised by Deirdre and Sean. Also the communication was easy and fast with Tailor-Made Tours. Thanks for the wonderful days we had on the Beara way!
July 2019 – A. Lees, New Zealand
The area is quite magical, as one would expect in Ireland. The remote walks, sheep, mixed weather, scenery, smooth and rugged rocks, the harbours, and the colourful villages add to a great experience. All my hosts have been friendly, courteous and hospitable. Each B&B had its own character, and certainly had the comfort and nourishing food needed after and /or before a days walk. Margaret’s place in Adrigole was special because it was sharing her home, the home-cooked food was a treat, and the view of the bay was wonderful. I enjoyed all the places and people.
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