| Ireland's Beara Peninsula is a popular driving route | | | | many. Drivers are free to carry on towards |
| in the country as it offers motorists the chance | | | | Castletownbere, where a large range of sporting |
| to appreciate the Emerald Isle's long history and | | | | activities are available for motorists wishing to |
| rich culture. | | | | stretch their legs and get some fresh air. Culture |
| Once you have bought motor insurance and | | | | fans may like to pay the nearby Dunboy Castle a |
| checked your vehicle is in good working order you | | | | visit to wander around the 17th Century grounds. |
| may be tempted to go on a driving trip to this | | | | Both Bere Island and Dursey Island can be |
| region for a day trip or longer break, if you | | | | explored from this region of the penisula, with the |
| prefer. There are many sites located on the | | | | former dotted with artefacts from military bases, |
| well-driven route, which weaves itself around the | | | | while the latter offers a sedate atmosphere. |
| rocky outcropping of land. The peninsula is located | | | | Turning back towards Kenmare and the mainland, |
| in the south west of Ireland and falls into both | | | | the route borders the north coast of the |
| County Kerry and County Cork. | | | | outcropping, with wide views of Coulagh Bay |
| Its north side looks out over the stretching | | | | being enjoyed by many motorists. The |
| Kenmare river, while its southern region is | | | | picturesque village of Eyeries lies along this road, |
| bordered by Bantry Bay. Drivers taking the Ring | | | | which residents have brightened by painting their |
| of Beara route can take in these visual delights | | | | homes in eye-catching colours. |
| and many others studding the land. Leaving from | | | | If you fancy trying to catch some fresh fish then |
| the County Kerry village of Kenmare, many | | | | you can take a detour to Ardgroom, where you |
| motorists decide to take the Healy Pass in order | | | | may like to reel in some trout. The Caha |
| to cross the peninsula, while getting impressive | | | | Mountains soar impressively on the right and |
| views of the Caha Mountain range. | | | | provide a beautiful backdrop to the route, which |
| Following this, a common stopping off point for | | | | continues to the village of Lauragh. The Healy |
| day-trippers on the south side is Adrigole village. | | | | Pass can be taken for a second time, allowing you |
| Here you can take a look at a stunning waterfall | | | | to complete the circular route and end your |
| that is believed to be one of Ireland's highest, | | | | journey at Glengarriff if you wish. |
| while the soaring peak of Hungry Hill entrances | | | | |