Skellig Ring Scenic Drive
Ireland
We travel through Caherciveen and as we are using a smaller coach we are able to drive on the spectacular 'Skellig Ring' on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean to stop at St Finian's Bay and Skellig Chocolates. This beautiful area offer uninterrupted and unrivalled views of the iconic Skellig islands.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Skellig Ring, an exhilarating 20-mile extension of the world-famous Ring of Kerry. To the scholar of Irish landscape, the Skellig Ring represents the wilder, more untamed sibling of its famous counterpart. …
Listen in the app2Ballinskelligs Castle: Guardian of the Bay
Our first major stop on the Skellig Ring is Ballinskelligs, home to the evocative ruins of Ballinskelligs Castle. Constructed in the 16th century, this tower house was built to protect the bay from pirates and to monitor maritime…
Listen in the app3The Kerry Cliffs: Spectacular Heights
Continuing our drive, we arrive at the Kerry Cliffs. Often described by locals as 'absolutely spectacular,' these cliffs offer views that some argue rival the more famous Cliffs of Moher. …
Listen in the app4Portmagee: The Gateway to the Skelligs
Descending from the cliffs, we reach Portmagee, a village that is as charming as its history is colorful. Named after a 18th-century smuggler, Captain Theobald Magee, the village has long been a hub of maritime activity. …
Listen in the app5Valentia Island and the Bray Head Trail
Crossing the bridge from Portmagee, we arrive on Valentia Island, a place of extraordinary diversity and historical importance. One of the best ways to experience the island’s natural beauty is the Bray Head trail. …
Listen in the app6The Tetrapod Footprints: Deep Time Revealed
On the northern shore of Valentia Island lies a site of global scientific importance: the tetrapod footprints. These tracks were created 385 million years ago by one of the first water-dwelling creatures to crawl onto land. …
Listen in the app7Knightstown and the Transatlantic Telegraph
Our final stop on Valentia Island is Knightstown, the island's largest village and a place of significant engineering heritage. In the mid-19th century, Knightstown served as the base of operations for the laying of the first…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey around the Skellig Ring, I hope you carry with you the sense of wonder and the deep historical perspective that this drive provides. We have explored the defensive ruins of Ballinskelligs, stood on the…
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What is Skellig Ring Scenic Drive?
Skellig Ring Scenic Drive is a place in Ireland with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.8463, -10.3363 |
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