Walk through wild countryside to the 130m high Coomanassig waterfall and take a break by the dark waters of Eagle Lake. Marvel at the towering 260 metre corrie cliff faces. Explore this geological wonderland and the lower heights of the Dunkerron Mountains. Traverse the open moorland long ago smoothed by the deposits of ice age glaciers.

Possible encounters with sheep, hares, mountain goats, huge ravens and perhaps the white-tailed sea eagles.

Enjoy spectacular views to Sneem, Kenmare Bay and the Caha Mountains on the Beara Peninsula.

Please note that this walk follows a rising path from the start and includes off-trail sections. Waterproof boots with good soles are essential.


Sneem Waterfall and Eagles Lake Guided Walk

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.


Half-day Tours in Ring Of Kerry

Sneem Waterfall and Eagles Lake Guided Walk

Historical Walking Tours in Valentia and the Skellig Region