OVERVIEW
A Walk Built Around Your Group
The Private Day Walking Escape is a fully tailored guided walking experience in Kerry — designed for those who want Fergal’s expertise and Kerry’s landscape entirely to themselves. No other walkers, no group dynamic to manage, no shared pace. Just your party, your guide and a route chosen specifically for you.
Whether you want a gentle half-day walk with time for stories and photography, a full-day mountain challenge at a strong pace, an evening sunset walk along the coast, or something built around a special occasion — Fergal will design the day around your group’s interests, fitness level and preferred level of adventure.
This is the most personal way to experience Kerry on foot.
Walking Details
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Half Day or Full Day — your choice | |
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Moderate to Challenging — tailored to your group | |
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Exclusive to your party | |
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Flexible — morning or afternoon | |
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On application — contact Fergal to discuss | |
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WhatsApp or Enquiry Only |
WHAT CAN BE TAILORED
What We Can Build Around You
ROUTE INSPIRATION
Some Starting Points — Routes by Difficulty
Every private walk is tailored, so there’s no fixed menu. But to give you an idea of what’s possible, here are some of the routes Fergal regularly guides —
from a gentle half-day to a serious mountain challenge.
- Sneem Kerry Way Walk — 8km, 3.5 hours. A relaxed introduction to the Kerry Way from the village door.
- Lománagh (Shortened) Loop — 10km, 3 hours. Easy to Moderate. Moorland, meadow and forest with lovely valley views.
- Kenmare Walk on the Kerry Way — 9km. Quiet trails above Kenmare Bay with sweeping coastal views.
- Coomanassig Waterfall & Eagles Lake — 6km, 3 hours. Lower Dunkerron slopes, stone paths and open moorland to the 100m waterfall and Eagles Lake.
- Caherdaniel to Sneem on the Kerry Way — a classic section of the long-distance trail through south Kerry.
- Derrynane Woods and Mass Path — loop walk combining mature woodland, Derrynane beach and the historic Mass Path.
- Coad Ridge Walk and Kerry Way — a demanding ridge day with exceptional Wild Atlantic views.
- Mullaghanattin & Ballaghbeama Gap — serious mountain terrain in the Dunkerron range.
- Carrauntoohil — Ireland’s highest mountain, 1,038m. 6–7 hours. For fit, experienced walkers with appropriate kit.
For experienced hillwalkers who want to tick Ireland’s Top 100 peaks, Fergal guides specific summit routes by request:
- Mullaghanattin 773m — Ireland’s Matterhorn
- Knocknagantee 676m
- Beann 752m
- Finnararagh 667m
- Coomcallee 650m
- Colly 679m
- Meenteog 715m
All peaks subject to conditions on the day. Fergal confirms suitability based on your experience level and weather forecast.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
What’s Included in Your Private Guided Day Walking Escape
- Exclusive guided walking experience for your group alone
- Full route planning tailored to your group’s preferences and ability
- Qualified Mountain Leader guidance throughout
- Pre-walk consultation to understand your requirements
- Local knowledge, storytelling and hidden gems along the way
- Safety cover and professional mountain assessment
- WhatsApp pre-walk briefing and ongoing support
- Flexibility to adapt on the day if conditions change
WHO THIS SUITS
Who is the Private Walk For?
Perfect For:
- Families with children of mixed ages and abilities
- Couples who want a romantic, private experience in Kerry’s landscape
- Groups of friends with a specific type of walk in mind
- Walking clubs wanting a tailored guided experience
- Corporate groups looking for an active outdoor day
- Visitors who want flexibility — a different start time, a specific landscape, a particular pace
- Those celebrating a special occasion who want the day to feel genuinely exclusive
- Photographers and creatives who need time to stop and the right locations to find
HOW TO BOOK
How It Works
Step 1 — Get in Touch
WhatsApp or email Fergal with a brief description of your group, your dates and what kind of experience you’re looking for. He’ll get back to you quickly.
Step 2 — Short Conversation
Fergal will have a quick conversation — by WhatsApp or phone — to understand your group’s fitness level, interests and what you want from the day. This takes five minutes and makes the walk significantly better.
Step 3 — Proposal & Booking
Fergal puts together a tailored proposal — route, duration, format and price. Once agreed, a deposit secures your date.
PRICING & BOOKING
Pricing
Private walk pricing depends on group size, duration, terrain and any specific arrangements (transport, catering). Fergal provides a clear, all-in quote based on your requirements. There are no hidden extras.
Price on Application:
Private guided days are priced based on group size, duration and programme. Enquiry-led only. Do not publish a fixed rate. CTA should go to enquiry form or WhatsApp.
Private guiding rates are provided on enquiry.
A half-day option is also available — contact Fergal to discuss requirements and confirm pricing.
FAQs
Private Day Walk — FAQs
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Pricing depends on the group size, duration and what’s involved. Fergal will provide a clear quote once he understands your requirements. Contact him directly to discuss.
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As early as possible, particularly in the summer season (June–September) when demand is highest. That said, Fergal will always try to accommodate last-minute requests where his diary allows. WhatsApp is the fastest way to check availability.
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Yes. Half-day walks of 2–3 hours are available — a great option for families with young children, mixed-ability groups, or those who want an active morning before an afternoon at leisure in Kerry.
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Yes. If your chosen route starts away from Sneem, Fergal can arrange or advise on transport as part of your enquiry. This is confirmed and priced during the booking conversation.
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Yes — family walks with children are a popular private walk option. Fergal will design a route and pace that works for the youngest member of the group. Let him know the ages and abilities of any children when you enquire.
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For larger groups, Fergal may be able to arrange multiple guided groups running simultaneously with support. Contact him directly to discuss what’s possible for your group size.
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Yes. Fergal has deep knowledge of Kerry’s landscape, history, ecology and geology and is happy to focus on a particular theme. Mention your interests when you enquire and he’ll incorporate them into the walk plan.
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The Wild Kerry Day Walking Escape is a scheduled group walk — open to all, running to a fixed morning schedule, with other walkers potentially joining. The Private Day Walking Escape is exclusive to your party, with a route, duration, pace and format chosen specifically for your group. It’s a fundamentally different experience.
Loved It?
Come Back for More.
A day walk with Fergal is often how people discover what a guided walking holiday in Kerry can be. If a single day isn’t enough and it often isn’t — our multi-day guided walking holidays offer the full experience: the same expert guiding, luxury B&B accommodation at Álaind Lodge and days of Kerry’s landscape to explore.
