JULY 2014 : IRELAND : Kerry Way : Day 6 : Waterville to Caherdaniel

       

           Today we walked on a coastal path from Waterville to Caherdaniel.

           Distance : 13 km ; Weather : mild and overcast

                                     

         Mural of Charlie Chaplin just across the road from the Butler's Arms where he used to stay

       

           Thought for the day on a seat on the promenade

       

                                 A house, on our way out of the town, with a forge dated 1691.

           

               Leaving Ballybrack as we follow the Kerry Way with Beenarouke (304m) in the distance

           

             As we ascend the path we have great views of houses on the peninsular

         

            Fantastic example of a ringfort - early Medieval period.

                                        

                                           Views of the Skellig Islands in the distance

         

            Neolithic or Bronze Age burial stones. Cremated bodies and artefacts in a communal plot.

          

             Lots of stiles as we pass through private property, mainly sheep and cattle pasture

        

           Each bay had its own charm. This is Derrynane Harbour.

           

              The path then led us through shady groves until we reached Caherdaniel.

          

                                                        

              We stopped at this popular pub in Caherdaniel for warming vegetable soup.

            

          

             Tonight we are staying at a big family holiday hotel on the coast, The Derrynane Hotel.

                                      

               There is an outdoor pool, sauna etc but Maugie and I opted for the seaweed bath.

          

             Meanwhile the tough Irish swim in the pool as the mist comes in....

M&M 

15/7/2014