Things to Do Near Kenmare & The Beara Peninsula
Mountains, lakes, coastline and some of Kerry's best scenery are right outside the door.
The Lake House Kerry is located in Tuosist on the Beara Peninsula, approximately 14 km from Kenmare. From hiking and cycling to kayaking, fishing, golf and sauna sessions by the sea, there's plenty for groups to do without spending half the day in the car.
You don't need to plan every minute either. For most groups, we recommend choosing one or two activities and leaving plenty of time to enjoy the house, explore Kenmare and see where the weekend takes you.
Public Review from Charlie visiting from Galway
We came here on a reunion trip with a few friends we hadn’t seen in a while and it was a great place to catch up and chat in your own private bar. We also got to do a number of outdoor activities. We went to the adventure centre (8 mins down the road) and got a night kayaking tour of the bay (25 mins away) which was absolutely stunning. The bioluminescent algae was so beautiful to kayak through… Had a great time here and will definitely be staying here again!”
Hiking/ Hillwalking
The Beara Peninsula offers everything from relaxed scenic walks to serious mountain routes.
The Beara Way is a roughly 200 km long-distance walking route circling the peninsula, while shorter local walks allow groups to experience the mountains, lakes and coastline without committing to a full day's hike.
For mixed-ability groups, it's often worth splitting up for a few hours — some can tackle a longer walk while others explore Kenmare or stay closer to the house.
Cycling
Beara's quiet roads, mountain passes and coastal scenery make it one of Ireland's great cycling areas.
The annual Ring of Beara Cycle brings thousands of riders to the peninsula, but you don't need to be taking part in an event to enjoy the routes. Groups can build shorter rides around Kenmare Bay or take on more challenging sections of the peninsula.
Golfing
Golfers have several courses within reach of The Lake House, making it easy for part of the group to disappear for a round while everyone else does something different.
Fishing
Kenmare Bay and the surrounding lakes offer both sea and freshwater fishing opportunities depending on the season.
Local guides and fishing operators can help with equipment, suitable locations and current conditions.
Kayaking
With Kenmare Bay and the lakes surrounding the house, getting onto the water is one of the best ways to experience the area.
Local providers offer kayaking and other water activities for different experience levels, while seasonal night kayaking can offer the chance to see bioluminescence in the bay.
For larger groups, book well in advance so providers can confirm capacity for everyone
Outdoor Sauna
Fancy a slower morning after the night before?
Head towards Coornagillagh Pier for a sauna session by the water, followed — for the brave — by a dip in Kenmare Bay.
It's close enough to The Lake House to make an easy morning activity without committing the whole day to an excursion.
Things to Do in Kenmare
EXPLORE PUBS & RESTAURANTS IN KENMARE
Kenmare is approximately 14 km from The Lake House and is the nearest major town for restaurants, pubs, shopping and activities.
Spend an afternoon exploring the town, have lunch or dinner, pick up supplies for the house and head back out to the peace of Tuosist afterwards.
