Mannix Point Caravan and Camping Park
- Camping
Waterfront campsite on the western edge of Cahersiveen, open since 1984, about 1.7 km from the end of the trail in the town.
Kerry Way · Stage 4 of 9
Glenbeigh to Cahersiveen
Stage 4 of the Kerry Way covers 30.5 km from Glenbeigh to Cahersiveen, with 610 m of ascent and 617 m of descent. The highest point is 331 m. Allow about 9 hours of walking, plus breaks.
30.5 kmdistance
610 mascent
617 mdescent
~9 hwalking time
harddifficulty
331 mhighest point
≈ 4.5 L
≈ 2,470 kcal
Distance, climb and elevation come from the Outest route data. Difficulty and time are estimates from distance and climb; your pace will vary with heat, pack weight and photo stops.
Where to sleep and eat on this stage
Cahersiveen
Quinlan & Cooke Boutique Townhouse
- Rooms
- Restaurant
- Meals
Family-run townhouse in the centre of Cahersiveen with 11 en-suite rooms and a seafood restaurant; restaurant tables can be booked up to 6 weeks ahead.
Sive Hostel
- Rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Listed by a tourism directory — call first
Hostel at 15 Newmarket Street in Cahersiveen, at the end of the Kerry Way spur into the town, with dorms, family and private rooms, a full kitchen, laundry and light breakfast. No phone number or website is given on the tourism listing.
Kells
Kells Bay House & Gardens
- Rooms
- Restaurant
- Café
Victorian house with nine guest rooms, large gardens, a café and a Thai restaurant above Kells Bay, about 2 km below the trail and some 13 km after Glenbeigh. Useful to split the long stage to Cahersiveen.
Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "listed by a tourism directory" are on Discover Ireland or a local tourism or business listing but could not be confirmed on their own website. Many B&Bs and hostels in the small villages open only from about April to October and have few rooms. Book ahead, especially for the Black Valley and Glencar.
Help and services on this stage
Emergency: call 112 or 999 (ask for the Gardaí and mountain rescue, or the Coast Guard). Emergency & health guide
Nearest hospital
- University Hospital Kerry – Emergency Department · Tralee · 24/7 emergency
+353 66 718 4100 · Map
On or near the trail
- Pharmacies: Cahersiveen
- ATMs: Cahersiveen
- Shops: Glenbeigh, Cahersiveen
- Bus stops: Glenbeigh, Cahersiveen
Pharmacies, ATMs, shops and stops: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hospitals and health centres checked online.
Walk Glenbeigh to Cahersiveen with Outest
The full stage works offline in Outest, with the route, elevation, water and village points, and a trail guide you can ask about conditions and the next place to sleep.