Kenmare Town Centre

Kenmare Town Centre

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Kenmare Town Centre

Hiking

4.9

(107)

Cycling

5.0

(3)

Gravel riding

5.0

(2)

Road cycling

5.0

(1)

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Location: Kerry, Munster, Ireland

Tips

March 12, 2026

Hiking

Nestled in a cirque lies this charming, colorful town at the mouth of the Roughty, Finihy, and Sheen rivers, which flow into the verdant Kenmare River. Approaching from the Beara Peninsula, the road winds through shady valleys, creating a striking contrast. Just before entering the town, you can stop at the Sheen Falls, the cascades of the Sheen River. The town center is built around two main shopping streets and a small park. The Holy Church, the Catholic church, features stained glass windows by Franz Mayer and a Carrara marble altarpiece depicting three scenes from the Passion of Christ.

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Natalie

February 23, 2023

Hiking

Nestled between the Macgillycuddy Reeks in the north and the Caha Mountains in the east, the essence of Kenmare ifs captured perfectly in its Irish name, Neidin, which means 'little nest'. Full of colourfully painted houses, great places to eat and even a stone circle it makes a great place for a pit stop or even to stay as base for a hiking trip.

Beyond the Horizon

October 17, 2024

Hiking

Kenmare, or as the locals call it, "Neidín"—the little nest—is a colorful, vibrant place, perfect for a pit stop or as a base for hiking in the region. Nestled between …

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