Beara Peninsula, Counties Cork And Kerry, Ireland

  

Everyone's heard of the Ring of Kerry, and for good reason. It's a lovely and scenic area, but it's also chock-full of buses and tourists year-round. And while I'm not suggesting you skip the Ring of Kerry altogether, why not supplement it with a detour to the Ring of Beara on the wild and rocky Beara Peninsula in the far southwest of Ireland? The scenery is great, and if you're a walker, so are the rambling footpaths. There's no better way to experience Ireland's wild natural landscape than with a drive or a stroll through this under-visited coastal peninsula.