Kerry Way — Stages 7–9: Caherdaniel to Killarney landscape

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Kerry Way — Stages 7–9: Caherdaniel to Killarney

3 days · 47.4 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance47.4 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain5,656 ft
Gain / mile119 ft
High point1,053 ft
Difficulty index19/100

What the Kerry Way — Stages 7–9: Caherdaniel to Killarney is known for

Stages 7–9 of Kerry Way is an official 79.4 km point-to-point section from Caherdaniel trail node (OSM node 291103750) to Killarney trail node (OSM node 262347578).

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Kerry Way — Stages 7–9: Caherdaniel to Killarney on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 98 ft to 2,927 ft over 47.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 19.6 mi · 42%
  • Downhill 22.1 mi · 47%
  • Flat 5.5 mi · 12%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the Kerry Way — Stages 7–9: Caherdaniel to Killarney?

19 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Kerry Way — Stages 7–9: Caherdaniel to Killarney scores 19/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much elevation gain is on the Kerry Way — Stages 7–9: Caherdaniel to Killarney?

The Kerry Way — Stages 7–9: Caherdaniel to Killarney climbs roughly 5,656 ft total — about 119 ft per mile, topping out near 1,053 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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