Why choose this Ring of Kerry tour ?
You will walk from the Car Park to the top and Bray Head and discover the history of this part of Valentia from the neolithic period to modern time. All with amazing view of the Skelligs, the Atlantic, Portmagee, and the entrance to Valentia Harbour. The walk starts in the carpark, looking onto Foilhomurrun Bay. This is where the first transatlantic cable came ashore and is also the site of a Cromwellian fort. After this you will follow the track up Bray head. Along the way you will see standing stones, ancient field enclosures, the unique ruins of Crompeol village, monastic huts with stone carvings, and finally the signal tower from the Napoleonic period. A walk through thousands of years of history in some of the most beautiful landscape in Ireland. The tour will be given by a local historian experienced in historical walks around Valentia and South Kerry, making it a unique tour.
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What makes Historical Walking Tours in Valentia and the Skellig Region a unique experience ?
We will travel back in time as we walk up Bray Head and see standing stones, visit the ruined Gaelic village of Crompeol, visit the monastic huts, and look for the elaborate carvings. All while looking towards the Skelligs and over the beautiful landscape of this part of Kerry. We will also see Foilhommerum bay where the transatlantic cable first reached Valentia and Cromwell Fort, built in the 1650s.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Some steep walking necessary
- Bring rain gear and good shoes or boots
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by A Sense of Place.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Dublin.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.
