This Ring of Kerry itinerary covers all the best Ring of Kerry stops, highlights and tips to help you plan your own route along Ireland's most popular and beautiful drive. This drive takes you through ancient mountains and lakes, past dreamy beaches and through patchwork fields of emerald green, making this one of the most magical places to visit on the South West coast. | Ring of Kerry | Ring of Kerry Ireland | Road trip Ireland | Road trip | summer bucket list | summer travel | Ireland travel guide | Ireland travel itinerary | Kerry Ireland
Read more37 PHOTOS TO INSPIRE YOU TO ADD AN IRISH ROAD TRIP TO YOUR BUCKET LIST
Nowhere does epic scenery quite like South West Ireland. With its patchwork emerald green hills, foreboding ancient mountains and a dramatic, wild coastline, this corner of the world is compelling. There’s no better way to experience these rugged landscapes than via an epic road trip. Weave your way through the wild country lanes of Co Cork and Co Kerry like we did, and you’ll be rewarded with the breathtaking scenery of a land shrouded in legends and mysticism.
Read moreSOUTH WEST IRELAND ROAD TRIP ITINERARY - THE BEST PLACES TO VISIT
Here we have given you a rough idea of how you can spend a week cruising around Ireland’s dreamy South West coast. This area is absolutely beautiful and gave us a true taste of the wild landscapes on the Emerald Isle. These were just a few of our favourite stops along the road trip, there is infinitely more to do and see than you would possibly have time for in a week. There is magic to be found in this corner of the world. The scenery is unmatched as is the friendly welcome that can be found in those cosy pubs and traditional restaurants. You can’t go wrong no matter which route you take.
Read moreEMBRACING SLOW TRAVEL - A CANAL BOAT ADVENTURE WITH ROAD HOUSE NARROWBOATS , WALES
The UK is home to a pretty special canal network that in the past was crucial to the country’s industry. Today, the canals lend the perfect opportunity to get out on the water and appreciate life in the slow lane. The summer is a dreamy time to jump aboard and live out that canal cruising fantasy conjured up from our Rosie and Jim watching childhood. Slowly cruising along sun-dappled stretches of water, with ducks for company and welcoming waves from the friendly houseboat community, offers a truly unique travel experience like no other. Throw in sun-drenched beer gardens, pretty villages and ample wildlife spotting along the way, and you’ve got the magic ingredients for a slow and relaxing summer adventure.
Read moreA COSY ESCAPE- STAYING AT THE KING ARTHUR HOTEL, WALES
Nestled within the rolling hills of Cefn Bryn, The King Arthur Hotel bears all the hallmarks of a quintessential countryside stay: A snug pub filled to the brim with local ales and gins, a beer garden big enough for both patrons and the roaming farm life, a restaurant to write home about, cosy rooms with views and an incredibly warm hospitality that makes it difficult to leave. The UK’s love for pubs with rooms is growing and this watering hole turned hotel sets the standard.
Read moreA WEEKEND GUIDE TO SWANSEA BAY, WALES
Sunburnt noses, balmy sea-swims and rows of towels lined out in the sand are scenes one conjures up when thinking of summers in the sunny Mediterranean. But, as we bob along the glistening sea atop our paddle boards, I have to remind myself that we are in fact in Wales, not Majorca. We’ve been invited along to Wales by Visit Swansea Bay, the official tourism board for Swansea, Mumbles and the Gower, to explore the best of what this little corner of the country has to offer.
Read moreA DREAMY OUTDOOR ESCAPE - GLAMPING AT COME BY, WALES
Ah, the British summer. It is my humble opinion that nowhere compares to the UK in the summer. Long walks in the countryside, lazy afternoons reading in the balmy sunshine and camping adventures make up the majority of how I spend my time once the brief but sweet summer hits our Isles. Spending some time at Come By, in Powys, Wales, combines those favourites perfectly. Getting back to nature is encouraged here at Come by, but don’t let that fool you into thinking that means back to basics. In fact, off-grid has never looked easier.
Read moreTHE VERY BEST GETAWAYS IN THE UK
Forest cabins, secluded shepherds huts and quirky yurts are among some of the unique getaways I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing here in the UK. More than just a dreamy place to rest your head, they are each nestled in nature, which lends itself the perfect excuse to get outside and explore. Here are some of the very best hideaways in the UK!
Read moreA COUNTRYSIDE RETREAT ON THE WELSH BORDERS AT CYNEFIN RETREATS
I am a cabin retreat fanatic at this point. Give me a quirky accommodation and a heaped dose of countryside and I swoon. So, when my friend Emily suggested we take a little trip, I couldn’t have said yes quicker. After endless searching for the perfect getaway, Emily found Cynefin Retreats. Set amongst woodlands and lush meadows, Cynefin’s pods and lodges offer luxurious outdoor-indoor getaways. Set on the Welsh borders, with the nearest town of Hay-On-Wye, Cynefin is heaven for fellow countyside-seekers.
Read more11 EPIC ROAD TRIPS YOU SHOULD TAKE IN THE UK
Ah, is there anything that screams adventure more than the classic road trip? Now, you may think of more obvious destinations when road trips come to mind, like the sunshine-filled open roads of coastal California or the dramatic landscape of Canada’s rocky mountains, but let me tell you that despite being tiny, the UK offers up some pretty epic road trips.
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